Basic Information about Surges

Definition of Surges Very simply, surges are very short-term spikes in voltage. They are not easy to understand and practically impossible to explain to a customer. However, there is a similar phenomenon that everyone can understand. Spikes occur in the pressure of a water supply system. Almost everyone has turned off a water faucet too…

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Surge Protection for Building Controls

Surge protectors are relatively simple devices, yet must be properly selected and applied to function.  There are a couple of essential things to keep in mind when selecting surge protectors. First, the operating voltage of the system is important.  Surge protectors are voltage-sensitive switches and must not clamp the system’s normal voltage.  The surge protector…

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