A surge arrester intercepts electrical surges and sends them to ground before they damage connected devices. The terms surge arrester, surge protector, and lightning arrester are interchangeable. Lightning arresters prevent surges from outside the power grid, while surge protectors prevent those from inside. Industrial lightning arresters and surge arresters are the same and are almost […]
Overcurrents can cause overheating, circuit overload, short circuits, or fires. Devices exist to prevent and contain overcurrents. Improper wiring and plugging in too many machines can cause overcurrents. Power conditioners, suppressors, circuit breakers, and temperature sensors manage currents. Overcurrents can result in damage to machines, electric shock, fire, and lawsuits. A surge exists when too […]
A surge tank prevents pressure changes in pressurized systems, avoiding system failures. It can be used in various systems, and its design depends on the system it is connected to. It can also stabilize a system temporarily and should be installed correctly to avoid catastrophic failure. A surge tank is an attachment to a pressurized […]
A monitor surge protector is a device that protects electronic devices and computer components from power surges. It can be placed under a computer monitor, has multiple outlets, and can turn off devices. It also includes a joule value rating, with higher ratings being better. A monitor surge protector is a device that fits under […]
Choose a real surge protector, not a power strip, for laptop protection. Look for smaller models designed for laptops with high energy absorption and dissipation ratings, a clamping voltage of 330-400 volts, and a quick response time. Any computer can experience a power surge that can prove harmful, and laptops are no exception. A laptop […]
An Ethernet surge protector protects electronic devices from damage due to electrical power surges. It works by providing “in” and “out” jacks for Ethernet cables to plug into it, while also providing protection from surges through an Ethernet cable. It functions like a power strip for multiple devices while also protecting those devices. It can […]
