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What is the difference in two surge protectors in series vs two in parallel?
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Surge protectors in series will limit based on twice the voltage of one surge protector because, implied by Kirchoff's Voltage Law, voltage drop across components in series is additive.
Surge protectors in parallel will protect based on twice the current of one surge protector because, implied by Kirchoff's Current Law, current through parallel components is additive. (Yes, I said "protect" instead of "limit" deliberately because this is a different situation.)
However, the parallel configuration is problematic because it depends on the turn-on curve of the surge protector. If one turns on first, and limits the voltage to a specific value, the other surge protector might not turn on at all. In the general case, this will not be a problem, because the turn-on curve does not have a vertical slope, but it would be advisable to consult the device specifications before contemplating this configuration.
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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.
What does two fuses in series do?
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What are some examples where power conditioners usually get used?
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What unit of measure is used to describe the amount of work a surge suppressor can do before it stops protecting from electrical surge?
There are 3 items that can be used for surge suppression measurements. Most of the plug in strips use Joules as a measure but this can be very misleading. Joules is a measure of energy. Energy is current (amps) times voltage (volts) times time (seconds) or E=I*V*t. Voltage during a surge is critical in determining if downstream equipment is protected. So low voltage rating are important. Current during a surge is important as this is a measure of how many amps are flowing diverting the surge from the downstream loads. So high surge current rating are important. Time is not generally critical, but is determined by the characteristics of the surge. For standard surge testing, the time is identical for the same waveshape. So Joules appears useful at first glance because it incorporates voltage and current in one measure. However, one can increase the joule rating by increasing the voltage (bad) while decreasing the current (also bad). Joules can also be manipulated by using waveforms that are not standardly used in the industry. So rather than use Joules, it is much better to look at the voltage during a surge and the maximum surge current a product uses and ensure the testing is with a recognized standard surge waveform.
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.
Is tv parallel or series circuit?
The outlets in your house are in parallel with each other. If your question is is your TV in series with something else plugged into your house, it is not, it is in parallel (since your house wiring is in parallel). The giveaway for series or parallel circuits is if you remove one element in a series circuit, you will kill all other elements. In a parallel circuit, there shouldn't be a noticeable difference. For example, if you have a surge protector plugged into your wall, and a lamp plugged into your wall, and your TV and DVD player are plugged into the surge protector: The surge protector is in SERIES with your TV and DVD player The surge protector is in PARALLEL with your lamp The DVD player and TV are in PARALLEL
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
Is a resistor like a surge protecter?
Not really. They might help a little, but they are not surge protectors
What is the main use of surge protectors?
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
How can the problem of electrical spikes be addressed?
Surge protectors/protection
When a protective device is in series with the load it is known as?
A common protective device used in series with a load is a fuse. More complicated ones include capacitors and other stuff that goes into surge protectors.
When a protective device is in series with a load it is known as?
A common protective device used in series with a load is a fuse. More complicated ones include capacitors and other stuff that goes into surge protectors.
