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Tuesday, April 25, 2017

The Two Types of Surge Protection Your Electrician Would Recommend



Computers, expensive entertainment systems, and even HVAC systems can all benefit from surge protection. If voltage suddenly drops or surges, the change in current flow can seriously damage anything that runs on electricity. Get the peace of mind you deserve by having the right type of surge protection in your home. The basic types of surge protection are surge suppressors and surge arresters. Here's what you need to know.

Surge Suppressors

A surge suppressor is a device that protects electronic devices from power surges by intercepting excess voltage before it has a chance to do any damage. It's usually in the form of a small box with a power switch and multiple outlets and a three-wire cord that goes into a wall outlet.