By Dave Rongey Summary: This article explains what surge devices are available and how they can help protect your computer and electronic devices.
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Computer Surge Protection Devices to Help Protect Your Electrical Devices
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Outlets and Plug Strips that have built in Surge Protection. In many cases, a small investment in surge protective devices can prevent losses due to power surges.
Surge protection devices provide the assurance you need to safeguard your computers and electronic devices, as well as your home and family.
Plug Strips with built-in Surge Protection
Isobar Surge Suppressor
Premium surge, spike and line noise protection
Ideal for premium protection of personal computers with peripherals, network and CAD/CAM/CAE workstations, internet working accessories, telecommunications systems, point of sale equipment, audio/video and home theater systems in any home, office or industrial application.
Surge Protection Outlet
Modern offices and residences present an array of costly and disruptive
electrical problems. The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) estimates that economic losses
caused by power disturbances represent more than 1 percent of the U.S. GDP, literally billions
of dollars annually. The financial risks for residences can run into
thousands of dollars.
Among the most common and critical problems are brief over-voltage disturbances commonly
called surges or voltage transients. Though some surges are caused by lightning, NEMA estimates
that 60-80% of surges are created within a facility, usually by devices that switch power
on and off, for example Heating and Air Conditioning systems. Surges can damage, degrade, or destroy
critical microprocessor-based equipment common in today's businesses and homes.
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Wiring for Power Conditioning and Surge Protection
Electrical Project Skill Level:
Power Conditioning and Surge Protection Plug Strips may be installed by homeowners to help protect electronic devices and equipment.
Panel Mounted and Wired Devices are Best Installed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Electrical Tools Required:
Voltage Tester or Plug In Circuit Analyzer to verify correct polarity.
Estimated Time:
Depends on personal level experience, and ability to work with tools when correcting circuit wiring problems. Electrical Safety:
Identify the circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.
Electrical Wiring Parts and Materials:
Electrical parts and materials for power quality projects should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
Electrical Codes and Inspections:
Installing panel mounted or hardwired power conditioning or surge suppression devices should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.
This is a testing tool that is a Non-contact tester that I use to easily Detect Voltage in Cables, Cords, Circuit Breakers, Lighting Fixtures, Switches, Outlets and Wires. Simply insert the end of the tester into an outlet, lamp socket, or hold the end of the tester against the wire you wish to test. Very handy and easy to use.
This is great to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring, is also used by most inspectors to test for power and check the polarity of circuit wiring.
It detects probable improper wiring conditions in standard 110-125 VAC outlets
Provides 6 probable wiring conditions that are quick and easy to read for ultimate efficiency
Lights indicate if wiring is correct and indicator light chart is included
Tests standard 3-wire outlets UL Listed Light indicates if wiring is incorrect, Very handy and easy to use.
A wire stripping tool used to safely strip electrical wires.
This handy tool has multiple uses:
The wire gauges are shown on the side of the tool so you know which slot to use for stripping insulation.
The end of the tool can be used to grip and bend wire which is handy for attaching wire onto the screw terminals of switches and outlets.
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