More and more homeowners are becoming aware of the value offered by home security systems. With just a small investment, homeowners can protect themselves against a multitude of home security issues. These range from the simple theft of parcel packages left on a doorstep to more serious issues such as a home invasion or an… Read More
While technology has provided remarkable connectivity, work, and entertainment opportunities, it remains vulnerable to power surges. In many US regions, powerful thunderstorms frequently produce lightning that can strike power lines and create unexpected outages. Anything from a personal computer, television or washing machine can suffer damage because of changes in electrical current. Fortunately, there are… Read More
Did you know that the average lightning bolt has about 300 million volts and 30,000 amps of electricity? That’s enough to light a 100-watt incandescent light bulb for three months. South Carolina gets about 447,000 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes a year. That averages over 13.9 lightning strikes per square mile. When lightning strikes near a power line, an… Read More
Greenville, South Carolina is a great place to live with all the nature it has to offer and friendly residents. While the vast majority of the people who live in the Greenville area are good law-abiding people, there are also those few individuals who are not. Unfortunately, in Greenville, there are an estimated 2,959 reported… Read More
According to AreaVibes, crime in Greenville, SC, is 77% higher than the national average, with burglary, theft, and property crime topping the list. The home security system experts at ProTec Security Systems know these stats all too well and are working to lower them by providing smart security solutions to their Greenville neighbors. But one of… Read More
Our wireless security systems are designed to be effective, reliable, and easy for you and your family to use. Your system can be accessed and operated through an app on your smart device; get real-time alerts and updates about your home – even when you’re not at home. We make it our business to think… Read More
Every day, the average American home experiences 20 power surges – half of which are internal. Every year, more than 20 million cloud-to-ground lightning strikes cause even more surges, and these losses are not usually covered by your homeowner’s insurance policy. With aging infrastructure, an increase in severe weather, and our increased reliance on technology, power surges… Read More
For over twenty years, those living in Greenville have seen growth and expansion all over the county. In just the past five years, whether you were a long term resident or a new transplant, the city has developed at a rapid rate. As of 2017 Greenville, SC was named the fourth fastest-growing city in the… Read More
Many of the electronic appliances found in the average consumer’s home today are extremely vulnerable to any electric surge and need to have some form of protection from these surges in order to avoid things like the appliances in question getting fried when your house experiences a power surge. The most optimal way to address… Read More
Surge protectors have a limited lifespan. When they’ve exhausted their strength, they may seem to be as good as ever, but they’re no longer able to do their job. To be sure your devices are protected against voltage spikes, you need to replace them periodically. A protector’s lifetime capacity is measured in joules, a unit… Read More
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