
Florida is the lightning capital of the U.S., and with its frequent thunderstorms, power outages, and extreme weather especially during hurricane season your home or business is at constant risk of dangerous electrical surges.
While utility providers like Florida Power & Light (FPL) and Duke Energy have improved grid stability, power surges remain common, often caused by:
Direct or nearby lightning strikes
Sudden power restoration after an outage
Equipment failures or transformer issues
Internal system overloads
A power surge is a rapid spike in voltage that can severely damage or destroy appliances, HVAC systems, computers, lighting, and expensive electronics all in a split second.
Protecting your home, facility, or business with a whole-building surge protection system is no longer optional it’s essential. Surge protection helps prevent:
Serious injury or loss of life due to electrical fires
Business downtime or production shutdowns
Damage or loss of electronics, equipment, and HVAC systems
Whether you own a home, manage a retail space, or operate a large facility, Orion Electric provides custom surge protection solutions that safeguard your assets from costly damage.
Grounding System Check: We ensure your building has a proper grounding system—or recommend upgrading one—to help prevent lightning-related damage.
System Assessment: We inspect your entire electrical system and load capacity to recommend the right whole-building surge protector.
Installation: We install the system to meet the latest NEC and Florida code requirements.
Testing & Verification: We test the surge protection system to ensure it’s operating safely and efficiently.
Orion Electric has installed dozens of commercial and industrial surge protection systems across Florida for:
Restaurants and national food chains
Water treatment plants and municipal utilities
High-rise residential and commercial towers
Elevators, motor control, and lighting control systems like Lutron
TV stations, media facilities, and convention centers
Marinas and coastal commercial properties
We perform onsite evaluations to identify vulnerable equipment and recommend tailored protection for your entire system.
We install and service industry-leading surge protection equipment from Siemens, Square D, Leviton, and Eaton brands known for their reliability, code compliance, and proven performance. These systems often come with 3-, 5-, or 10-year manufacturer warranties, providing lasting peace of mind.
30+ years of electrical expertise
Licensed, insured journeyman electricians
Residential, commercial & industrial experience
Up-to-date on NFPA, NEC, and Florida Building Code
Trusted across Orlando, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and surrounding areas
“We consider surge protection to be a critical component of any safe and modern electrical system.”
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