Do you have a computer sitting on your desk? If so, chances are you have a surge protective device under your desk. As the use of products vulnerable to transient voltage surges and spikes continues to increase, the propagation of surge protection devices continues to increase. This article will focus on several types of surge [...]
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Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors (TVSS), also more commonly referred to as Surge Protective Devices (SPDs), have been applied as part of an overall power quality strategy for almost a decade. Moving into the future of utility deregulation and the increased reliance on electronic devices to control, process, and communicate information, SPDs will continue to be [...]
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A Historic Perspective on Surge Protection Surge protection was introduced into the first National Electrical Code (NEC) published in 1897. The primary focus at that time was lightning arresters. In 1981, NEC Article 280 was revised and re-titled “Surge Arresters” in order to align with industry terminology. The title change in the NEC also recognized [...]
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