At 4 Rivers Electric, the quality of electricity we provide to our members is a top priority. However, factors beyond our control, such as storms, can cause power surges. We are thrilled to announce our partnership with EMP Shield in Burlington to offer Lightning Shield, a superior surge protection device.

While historically, we have offered and still maintain other protection devices, Lightning Shield presents a significant improvement. We will soon be offering these meter socket surge devices for a low monthly fee (pricing details are forthcoming). These devices are designed to work with the majority of our services. Our goal is to provide these at a cost-based rate, without any added margins.

EMP Shield backs their Lightning Shield devices with up to $25,000 in warranty coverage for members using the product. This coverage does not require accessing homeowners’ insurance for damages caused by a surge that the device should protect against.

Members currently using our older units and paying a monthly fee will be transitioned to the new Lightning Shield units. Interested in installing a new Lightning Shield device? Contact our office to be added to the installation list.

Additionally, EMP Shield offers various other surge protection devices for services that cannot use the meter base device, such as 3-phase services, or for those who prefer their own device. The warranty coverage also applies to these units if installed by a certified electrician according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

Surges can occur from any cable or wire entering a home or building. EMP Shield provides units to suppress surges from telephone lines, coaxial cables, network cables, and even garage door opener antennas. They also offer protection devices for vehicles and RVs, as well as individual pieces of equipment like industrial motors.

EMP Shield products are manufactured locally in Kansas, creating jobs within our community and leveraging state-of-the-art, leading-edge technology. Our excitement about this partnership is truly an understatement.

Look for more information about this new product here in our centerspread, as well as our website, social media, mailings, and offices.

(Printed in September issue KCL/sites/default/files/KCL/KCLSEP24_RIV.pdf )