Installation Instructions
How to measure dirty electricity in your home and properly install filters.
Installation guide
A simpler path through the install.
Start with the key thresholds, then scroll step by step. The main path stays clear, while special cases live in expandable panels below.
Start with
20 filters
Keep when
20%+ drop
Target
< 50 GS
Step 1
Turn key electronics on first
Before testing, turn on the devices that most influence your electrical environment, especially computers and televisions.
Why this matters
This gives you a more realistic reading and helps you place filters where they will do the most work.
Tip
Take your first readings only after normal-use devices are on, so the numbers reflect real conditions.
Step 2
Start with TVs and computers
Place two filters where each computer and television is located. Plasma TVs may need three if the meter supports that decision.
Why this matters
Starting here often lowers readings throughout the home and can reduce the total number of filters needed.
Tip
If these devices are already on a power strip, this is usually the fastest first placement.
Step 3
Test one outlet at a time
Choose a room, plug the Microsurge Meter into one half of the receptacle, and note the GS reading before adding a filter.
Why this matters
A repeatable outlet-by-outlet method keeps the installation simple and makes results easier to compare.
Tip
A bedroom is often an easy starting point, but any room works if you move outlet by outlet.
Step 4
Add one filter to the other half
Plug one filter into the other half of the same outlet, then check the new meter reading.
Why this matters
At this stage, the percentage drop matters more than trying to force the reading under 50 GS immediately.
Tip
Stay with one filter during the first pass. Do not stack extras too early.
Step 5
Keep it only if the reading drops enough
If the reading drops by 20% or more, leave the filter installed. If it does not, remove it and move to the next outlet.
Why this matters
This rule keeps the installation based on measured improvement instead of guesswork.
Tip
If the reading is still above 50 GS but you reached a 20% drop, leave one filter there and continue the first pass.
Step 6
Finish the home, then recheck
Continue through the rest of the home, including basement, garage, and any powered outbuildings. Save the kitchen for last.
Why this matters
Kitchen outlets are high-use and are usually easier to handle after the rest of the home is complete.
Tip
Only add a second filter to an already filtered outlet if that extra filter creates another 20% or greater reduction.
Special cases
Answers without cluttering the main flow.
Important warnings
Unplug filters when running on generator power. The filter capacitance can interfere with the generator’s voltage regulator.
Grid-tied solar or wind systems may require more than 20 filters. Off-grid solar or wind systems are not recommended for this product.
If outlets are limited, standard tees or power strips can make installation easier.