Power surge protectors the best option, says electrical safety expert

An investigation into whether a failed electrical surge protector led to a Stittsville house fire on Monday should not cause homeowners to worry their own homes might go up in smoke any time soon, a safety expert says.
David McConnell, general manager of the Electrical Safety Authority of Ontario, which enforces the province’s electrical safety code, said Wednesday that while “every device has its limitations,” especially during a storm or power failure, he’s rarely seen