Low voltage circuits are common in our homes and businesses, and AC/DC named a whole album after High Voltage. But just like the stereotypical middle child, the oldest Manning brother and the Beatles’ George Harrison, medium voltage does not receive as much attention. What is considered medium voltage? Where is it used? What are the advantages? Here is your guide to medium voltage and how Van Meter can help on your next project.

A surge is a quick, high-amplitude electrical fluctuation that overpowers an electrical circuit. During a thunderstorm, lightning striking a powerline causes the electrical system to take on excessive current. Without anything to absorb the rush of current and regulate the voltage, electronic devices on the circuit take the hit and are often destroyed.