Just because something is relatively common in practice, doesn’t mean it’s always correct. In fact, we’re seeing surge protection installations that aren’t just incorrect–they also go against the National Electrical Code (NEC) and can ultimately result in an electrical safety hazard. What’s the main issue? “Double tap” installations of line side Type 1 surge protective devices. We aren’t going to bury the lede on this one, so here’s a key takeaway for installers and integrators: a Type 1 surge protective device (SPD) doesn’t need to be installed on the line side of the main breaker, so avoid the issue entirely [...]

2024 has been a year of unprecedented natural disasters, with storms, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and wildfires wreaking havoc across the United States. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the country endured two dozen separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters, with the financial toll of these 24 events exceeding $100 billion. Alongside visible destruction, these disasters bring hidden dangers that many homeowners overlook: damage to the electrical grid and fluctuations in power quality. These powerful weather events reaffirm that one critical safeguard every household and business should consider is surge protection. The Growing Threat of Power Surges Power [...]

January 2024 - March 2024 When DITEK was founded by Robert (Bob) McIntyre, he instilled the value of supporting the local community. Today, he’ll tell you, “That’s the thing about a business; find out where you can get involved and how much fun it can be.” Here are some of the organizations we’ve partnered and volunteered with so far this year: Pinellas Education Foundation Evening of Excellence In support of the Pinellas Education Foundation, DITEK sponsored the Evening of Excellence event in January, where our VP of Administration, Melissa, introduced three of the 10 finalists for Teacher of the Year. [...]