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Project overview
Touchstone Electric completed a Whole‑Home Surge Protection and Grounding Upgrade for homeowner Colin Trimble in Chapin, SC. Per code, the property previously had only one ground rod, so our technician Aaron Smith added a second ground rod, upgraded the #6 grounding electrode conductor, and installed a whole‑home surge protector at the main electrical panel. This service was completed on July 8, 2025 by our Columbia branch team.
This job falls under our Panels & Service Upgrades and Whole‑House Surge Protection services for Chapin‑area homeowners who want safer, more resilient electrical systems.
What we upgraded
- Second ground rod (code compliance): We drove a new ground rod approximately 8 feet into the earth and bonded it to the service, bringing the home’s grounding system in line with code where a single rod is not sufficient.
- Continuous #6 GEC (grounding electrode conductor): We replaced the existing conductor with approximately 15 ft of #6 bare copper, run as a continuous path back to the main service panel. The routing was kept within a maximum of 25 ft, as applicable.
- Whole‑home surge protector: We installed a surge protective device at the main panel to divert excess voltage safely to ground. This helps shield your wiring, outlets/switches, and connected equipment from surges due to lightning activity, utility grid fluctuations, or large appliances cycling on and off.
Together, these upgrades improve fault clearing, reduce electrical noise, and add a robust first line of defense against damaging voltage spikes throughout the home.
Why this matters for Chapin, SC homes
Grounding and bonding are the foundation of a safe electrical system. A proper two‑rod grounding system with a continuous #6 copper conductor provides a dependable path to earth, lowering risk during faults and helping surge devices perform as designed. Pairing that with a panel‑mounted surge protector helps extend the life of appliances and electronics that can otherwise be degraded by routine, low‑level surges.
- Helps protect major appliances, electronics, and sensitive circuits
- Supports safer fault clearing and more stable system performance
- Complements existing point‑of‑use protection for comprehensive coverage
Included SPD warranty details
This installed whole‑home surge protector includes a $10,000 / 3‑year warranty against damage to covered home appliances in the unlikely event of failure. All claims are secondary to your existing insurance policy, and direct lightning strikes are excluded.
Covered equipment includes items such as: washer, dryer, refrigerator, freezer, HVAC unit located inside the house, trash compactor, dishwasher, garbage disposal, stove, wiring, outlets/switches, electrical system components (breakers, etc.), and hard‑wired appliances/devices (built‑in microwaves, furnace, air handlers, evaporator coils, hardwired ranges, landscape lighting, and home lighting) when these are protected with a properly connected Boltshield SPD. Security systems and medical equipment are not included.
Customer feedback
After the work was completed in Chapin, Colin Trimble praised our team with a Google review. You can read it here: View Colin’s review on Google.
Need surge protection or a service upgrade in Chapin?
If you’re in Chapin, SC and considering a grounding upgrade, panel work, or whole‑house surge protection, Touchstone Electric’s Columbia branch is ready to help. Our licensed technicians can assess your current grounding system, recommend the right surge protection strategy, and perform code‑compliant installations tailored to your home.
- Ground rods, bonding, and continuous #6 GEC upgrades
- Main service panel surge protectors and coordination with point‑of‑use protection
- Panel and service upgrades for safety, reliability, and future capacity
Contact Touchstone Electric to schedule your assessment in Chapin or the surrounding area.