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Matthew installed tandem breakers to free panel space, added a two-pole 20 amp breaker, and connected a whole-home surge protection device.
COMPLETED SURGE PROJECT
RICHLANDS PANEL
SURGE PROTECTION
A Richlands homeowner had tandem breakers installed to make room for whole-home surge protection in the load center.
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Project Snapshot
PANEL SPACE MADE FOR SURGE PROTECTION
Touchstone Electric helped Elmer Price in Richlands, NC add whole-home surge protection by reconfiguring the load center. Matthew installed tandem breakers to free space, added a dedicated two-pole 20 amp breaker, and connected the surge protection device at the panel.
- Tandem breakers installed to free panel space
- Two-pole 20 amp breaker added for surge equipment
- Whole-home surge protector connected at the load center
- Panel organization kept clean for long-term service
Surge protection is only useful when it is installed correctly at the panel. Breaker space, wiring route, grounding, and clean terminations all matter. This project connects directly to panel upgrade planning and equipment protection.
Why surge protection needs panel space
A whole-home surge protector needs a proper breaker connection and a clean path into the load center. When a panel is full, tandem breakers may be part of the plan, but the layout still needs to preserve safe circuit organization. The goal is to protect appliances and electronics without making the panel harder to service.
Breaker Layout
Tandem breakers can create space, but the panel still needs a layout that stays safe and understandable.
Surge Device Circuit
The surge protector was given a dedicated two-pole breaker connection in the load center.
Clean Terminations
Breaker and device connections need to be tight, correctly landed, and easy to inspect later.
Attention To Detail
The homeowner noted Matthew's knowledge and careful workmanship during the installation.
- 1Review panel space and existing breaker layout.
- 2Install tandem breakers where appropriate to free room for surge protection.
- 3Add the two-pole breaker and connect the whole-home surge protector.
- 4Verify panel organization, connections, and equipment operation before closeout.
The homeowner said Matthew was knowledgeable and showed strong attention to detail while installing an outlet and whole-house surge protector. That detail matters because surge protection is panel work, not a plug-in accessory.
If your panel is full or your home needs surge protection, have the load center reviewed before adding equipment. Qualifying workmanship is backed by our Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty.
Need whole-home surge protection?
Call Touchstone Electric at (855) 502-2244. We can review panel space, breaker layout, and surge protection options before installation.