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surge means sudden increase in voltage. so we use surge protectors to protect the equipment which acts as a medium for increase in voltage .examples surge protectors are lightning arrestors

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Plug it into your wall. Then plug everything else into the protector. It keeps power levels stable so if a big surge comes it doesn't blow out your computer or tv.

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Surge Protectors are used so that if electrical surge goes through your house or a device it does not affect the device(s) they are connected to. hope this has helped.

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Surge protectors are very necessary when plugging in appliances so that kids do not get any shock and, that the house remains shockproof at all times.

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Is it highly recommended to use surge protectors for computers?

Yes it highly recommended to use surge protectors for computers especially if you live in an industrial area.


What is the cost of surge protectors?

Surge protectors vary in price depending on how big you need one to be. Some surge protectors even come with guarentee's that they will not ruin your electronics. Surge protectors run from $10 to $30.


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.


Where would I find the best surge protectors?

There are many online shops that sell best surge protectors. Amazon.com is one of online shop that sells best surge protectors with any kind of models and specifications. You can visit www.amazon.com


Protect Computers With Surge Protectors?

If you have a supercomputer at your company, you have probably paid a lot of money for it. You also probably use it for very important tasks. Because of this, you must use surge protectors to keep it safe. In the event of an electrical overload, you cannot count on the breakers alone. You need to know that the surge protectors will shunt the electricity away before it can overload and possibly destroy your supercomputer.


Can the surge protectors circuit breaker be reset an unlimited number of times?

Yes, the surge protectors circuit breakers can be reset an unlimited number of times.


Is a resistor like a surge protecter?

Not really. They might help a little, but they are not surge protectors


How can the problem of electrical spikes be addressed?

Surge protectors/protection


Do surge protectors vary or are the all the same?

Surge protectors vary by the amount of voltage it takes to break the circut. The other difference is the number of outlets provided to plug in different devices.


Do surge protectors draw energy for appliances that are turned off?

Yes


Are surge protectors safe around children?

Well surge protectors are usually safe if not overloaded. Keep them away from hazards, and do not submerge them in fish tanks. If they are placed in fish tanks the fish would die.


Why are surge protectors recommended with the use of a computer?

If the computer operates in an environment prone to fluctuating current/voltage, a surge protector will reduce or eliminate (most of) the variations and protect the sensitive electronics in the equipment. Failure to protect from voltage spikes could result in damage to hardware and/or loss of data.