Joburg's lightning season is brutal — surge events from direct strikes and from grid switching after load shedding kill TVs, fridges, computers and routers. A whole-house surge protector at the DB board is cheap insurance for tens of thousands of rands of electronics.
What we do
Install Type 1 + 2 surge protective devices at the DB, ensure earth integrity, and label.
Surge protection layers
Proper protection works in layers, not one device.
| Layer | Where | Protects against |
|---|---|---|
| Whole-home arrestor | At the DB board | Lightning & big switching surges |
| Plug-level protectors | At the device | Residual spikes to electronics |
| Both together | DB + devices | Best protection for TVs, PCs, inverter |
Our process
- 1Verify earth integrity
- 2Install Type 1+2 SPD at DB
- 3Test and label
Pricing
Whole-house SPD supplied and installed R3,500–R5,500.
Prices are indicative for Northern Johannesburg, 2026. Every job is quoted in writing on site before work proceeds.
Why choose Apple Plumbing & Electrical
Type 1+2 combined SPDs — full protection, not just plug-in surge bars.
Frequently asked questions
Need Protection in Northern Joburg?
Owner-managed by Garth Blair. We pick up the phone and book you in personally.
Speak to Garth directly.
Owner-managed means you reach the person who's accountable. Phone, email or WhatsApp — whatever's easiest for you.
- Call now082 886 9119
- WhatsApp082 886 9119
- Emailgarth@appleplumbing.co.za
- Service areaSandton, Midrand & Northern JHB
- HoursMonday to Saturday, 07:00 – 17:00