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When a surge occur, it peaks at above the maximum supply voltage, like in the event of a lightning strike for instance. This can damage household appliances that are designed to operate at a certain AC supply voltage.
So a surge diverter actually diverts excess voltages to ground to protect appliances.
A good link to read is:
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/everyday-tech/surge-protector1.htm
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Why should you not plug a surge protector into an extension cord?
As long as you don't over load the wall socket you can have a mile's worth of extension cord. <<>> You can not have a miles worth of cord as the voltage drop would be so high on a #14 wire that there would not be enough voltage to run the computer. Make sure that the extension cord has a ground wire in it so that the ground wire is continuous from the receptacle to the surge protector to the computer.
A local rise in sea level near the shore that caused by strong winds from storms such as those from a hurricane?
A storm surge.
Can you use two single phase surge protectors instead of one three phase surge protector?
Each line would need a surge protector so you would need 3 single-phase surge protectors.
Will a surge protector last longer if it's unplugged from the wall outlet during an electrical storm?
Possibly, but that's kind of missing the whole point of a surge protector. The surge protector exists to protect the things that are plugged into it. If you're not using those devices anyway during the storm, sure, go ahead and unplug the surge protector... but you could also have just unplugged the devices themselves from the wall and not bought a surge protector in the first place. Also, storms don't directly damage surge protectors. Stopping surges damages surge protectors. If there's no surge, it doesn't matter if the surge protector is plugged in or not.
What is used to measure storm surge?
Tidal gauges usually measure the storm surge.
What is surge divertor?
Surge diverters are normally located on the terminal pole of an overhead line system, and are intended to protect terminal equipment (e.g. transformers, cables, etc.) from sudden surges in voltage. Each of the line conductors is normally connected to earth, via the surge diverter. Under normal circumstances, the internal resistance of the surge diverter is high enough to insulate the line conductor from earth. However, if a voltage surge occurs due, for example, to a lightning strike, then the resistance of the surge diverter will collapse, 'diverting' the surge to earth.
Who need to use a diverter valve?
A diverter valve is used in turbocharged car engines as part of a pressure relief system. It helps to prevent a compressor surge as well as reduce the wear and tear on the engine and turbocharger.
How do you replace a shower diverter in a mobile home?
If you are simply replacing the inside parts of the diverter, then you do it just by unscrewing the cap under the handle and pulling out the main ball. If you cannot get the same parts,which may happen if it's old, then you will have to fit an entire new diverter. If you are removing the entire diverter then you must remove enough of the tile etc, and wall to expose all connections. I have done a few and generally cut all 4 pipes about 6" away from the diverter. I then fit the new diverter in place and make the pipes meet the diverter with short sections of PEX joined to the old pipes with brass compression fittings, and to the diverter with PEX MIP fittings.. Test thoroughly before restoring any parts of the wall. Once you are certain it all works perfectly you can restore the wall and tiles.
Can you change from tub spout diverter to diverter on the control?
NO - you would have to change valve out
What could be wrong if the AC works but the heat does not on a 1991 Volvo 240?
THE COLD AIR WARM AIR EXHANGE DIVERTER DOOR IS NOT WORKING
What is impulse current?
lighting impulse current upto 200000 amperes crest are generated by charging the set of capacitor in parallel and discharging them in same way in a test object which is usually a surge diverter or high rupturing capacity-fuse.
What causes shower diverter to be loose or leak?
The shower diverter is loose or broken inside and needs to be changed.
After a lightning storm the Rodriguez family notices the TV no longer works. What probably caused this malfunction?
A power surge burned an electric component of the TV.
Bath tub spout works but not shower spout?
the diverter knob is either stripped or the diverter itself itself may be broken turn the water supply off take the knob off a carefully remove the diverter shaft if the flapper is missing look inside the housing for the broken piece then take the name and model down to home depot or similar home store and someone will be able to match it up,. but my money is on the stripped knob
When you cleaned price pfister showerhead and diverter and faucet why did diverter stop diverting?
You possibly refitted something the wrong way.
Where is air diverter for 2004 Chevey Blazer located?
Where is diverter that controls air direction located in a 2004 Chevy S10 Blazer?
Airconditioning only works on passenger side?
Check to see if the air diverter door is working. It sounds like the door is shut and air cant come to the drivers side.
