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There is likely no difference. Neither is accepted terminology for a surge suppressive device (SPD). If these products have been tested by safety organizations such as CSA (Canada) or UL (US) or tested to international surge standards (IEEE, IEC), then they should bare the correct terminology, otherwise, they are not tested to provide protection to equipment during a surge.
Surge Absorber acts as a load that utilizes the high current until it exhausts. but the surge suppressor diverts the high current into ground without reaching the sensitive parts of the circuit.
Surge absorber degrades faster than a surge suppressor.
What else can I help you with?
How surge suppressor are rated?
In joules
What is the difference between spike and surge in electrical systems?
Surge suppressor, as name suggests suppresses and regulates the voltage and makes the power constant in a case of a spike or surge. While a protector simply detects the surge and turns the unit off. Suppressor is good for things like computers, where you don't want to keep turning on and off.
How much is a surge suppressor?
It really does vary as to how much a surge suppressor costs depending on where you buy it from. They usually range from $15 to $25. Here is one site you can buy them: www.tigerdirect.com/.../category_slc.asp?...Surge%20Suppressors
Surge suppressor size for a pellet stove?
1000 j
The first measure you should take to help prevent damage against electrical problems?
A surge suppressor. Better yet,an UPS (uninterpretable power supply) with a built in surge suppressor.
Why is it important to have an indicate light on a surge suppressor?
the circuitry inside the suppressor that handles a surge can burn out if a surge is too high or lasts too long; in which case the cord would continue to work without surge protection making the connection vulnerable.
Is a surge protector used for electrical fouls?
a surge suppressor or protector protects your equipment from spikes on the electrical line.
What is surge suppression?
Surge absorber is not accepted terminology. More information is needed. You can do an internet search for the term and you will get an answer.
What is the purpose of a surge suppressor and how does it protect electronic devices from power surges?
A surge suppressor is designed to protect electronic devices from power surges by diverting excess voltage away from the devices. It acts as a barrier between the device and the electrical outlet, absorbing or redirecting the extra voltage to prevent damage to the device.
What device diverts extra electrical voltage on the line to the ground?
Surge suppressor
What is the purpose of a surge suppressor?
A surge suppressor or protector is used to protect electronic devices in case of voltage spikes. A surge protector works by limiting the amount of voltage supplied to the plugged in electronic devices by blocking or shorting to ground any voltage above the safe threshold.
What is the purpose of a surge suppressor breaker and how does it protect electrical devices from power surges?
A surge suppressor breaker is designed to protect electrical devices from power surges by diverting excess voltage away from the devices. It acts as a barrier between the electrical outlet and the devices, preventing high voltage spikes from reaching and damaging them.
