AC power line surge protector

Overview of AC Power Line Surge Protectors An AC power line surge protector ensures your appliances are safe from voltage surges or spikes caused by lightning strikes, faulty wiring, or big shifts in power consumption. The spike protector plays a vital role in absorbing or diverting excess voltage. Commonly, a surge protector is referred to by other names: • Power surge protector • Electric surge protector • Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor (TVSS) • Surge Suppressor These surge devices are designed to reduce problems caused by surges to your devices. The Operation of AC Power Line Surge Protectors Useful Features of the Surge Protector  • Joule Rating: A measurement of the energy absorption capacity of a surge protector. More joules mean a higher level of protection provided.  • Clamping Voltage: The voltage point at which the surge protector starts to redirect excess voltage.  • Response Time: The time taken by a surge protector to respond to a surge in voltage, usually measured in nanoseconds.  • UL 1449 Listed: Certifies without restrictions the safety and performance requirements of the surge protector.    The Importance of an AC Power Line Surge Protector  While most of us might think power surges are rare occurrences, both homes and businesses can suffer severe losses due to a single power surge event. Below are the ones that matter the most:  • Protects Sensitive Electronics: Computers, television sets, and even home theaters can be damaged by sensitive voltage increments.  • Prevent Appliance Damage: Prevent electrical stress on the refrigerators, microwaves, and HVACs.  • Increased Equipment Lifespan: Protection against damage to components from power fluctuations increases the lifetime of electronics. • Preserving Valuable Operating Time: Surge damage could be very costly in repairs and replacements. These problems are greatly reduced with the use of surge protectors.  • Financially Effective Satisfies ...