Surge protection devices (SPDs) and surge protected consumer units are used in power supply networks to protect electrical equipment from damage caused by power surges or transient over voltages. When a surge protector detects a transient overvoltage, it immediately conducts it to ground, limiting the voltage to less dangerous levels.
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Surge protection is used to protect against power surges. All appliances within your home are vulnerable to power surges which can cause damage to the circuit and to your electronics.
Is surge protection necessary?
Surge protection is not necessary however it is advised. It is strongly recommended for installations in accordance with 18th edition wiring regulations. Surge protection are design to limit the amount of voltage suppled to an electric device. Without a surge protect, a power surge will happen and shorten the life span of your electronics. It is advised to use a surge protector on equipment that would be vulnerable.
What causes surges?
Many different factors can cause electrical surges. A common cause of surge is faulty appliances, faulty wiring, tripped circuit breakers and power line over surges. Surge protection would prevent these issues.
How does surge protection work?
A surge protector has two functions. The first function is the ability to plug into multiple components in the one single power outlet. The second function helps protect the electronic devices from high-voltage power surge.
How long would a surge protection last?
Surge protections would have a life span of three to five years. However, surge protections should be replaced every two years to ensure safe practices and protection your equipment. The live surge protections have flag indications to identify when the surge protection should be replacement:
