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How surge suppressor are rated?
In joules
What is a surge suppressor is designed to do?
When the power applied to a surge suppressor goes above the rated amount, a certain amount of that power diverted down a ground wire and dissipated. Surge suppressors wear out and should be replaced every two years. Answer: Any suppressor that degrades or 'wears out' in two or ten years is grossly undersized, is ineffective protection, and may even create a fire. Suppressors must be properly sized to not fail. For AC mains, a suppressor must connect short to earth (be adjacent) to what actually absorbs energy). Suppressors that make an effective (short) connection to earth are also rated at least 50,000 amps. To not fail even on direct lightning strikes. An effective suppressor connects transients (even tens of thousands of amps) to what harmlessly absorbs that energy: earth ground. A completely different suppressor adjacent to an appliance must somehow block or absorb that energy. These hundreds joule devices require frequent replacement when absorbing destructive surges that exceed tens of thousands of joules. Suppressors that need frequent replacement are undersized and are typically too far (many tens of feet) from earth. Completely different devices, called suppressors, last for decades and are located adjacent to earthing electrodes.
What unit or measurement is used to describe the amount of work a surge suppressor can do before it stops protecting the circuit?
Depends on a type of protector. Some protectors work by absorbing energy. These might be rated in joules (pronounced 'jewel'). Are typically hundreds or a few thousand joules. Another protector for all types of surges works differently. It is measured in amps. For example a typically destructive surge (lightning is one example) might be 20,000 amps. So a 'whole house' protector is minimally 50,000 amps. Protector must not stop working. If properly sized, it only degrades. Protector that is grossly undersized stops working in a manner that violated the manufacturer's specifications. And that is a potential fire. A typically destructive surge can be hundred of thousands of joules. What does that do to the first type protector that must somehow absorb that energy? Two type protectors. One rated in joules. The other in amps.
What would be a typical joules rating for a surge suppressor designed for home use?
Destructive surges can be hundreds of thousands of joules. A protector rated for hundreds of joules does not claim to protect from the other and typically destructive surge. In fact, a 250 joule surge will simply be converted by electronics into low voltage DC to safely power its semiconductors. A destructive surge may be 20,000 amps. So a minimal 'whole house' protector for all homes should be at least 50,000 amps. Any protector that fails on a surge did not provide effective protection. And was a potential house fire.
Can an electricity surge turn on a light?
Yes, an electricity surge can potentially turn on a light, especially if the surge causes a sudden influx of electricity that trips the circuit and powers the light. However, this can also pose a risk to the lightbulb and the electrical system, potentially causing damage. It is advisable to use surge protectors to prevent surges from damaging electronic devices.
How surge suppressor are rated?
In joules
Why is it important to have an indicate light on a surge suppressor for your computer?
Answer Most of the surge suppressor indicator lights only show if the power is present and turned on. It does not add any other functionality in terms of surge suppression. Only if a particular model indicator shows that there was a surge on power line, it makes it more useful for the user as person can investigate reason or surge if it is happening repeatedly. Iindicator should be clearable manually by user. - Neeraj Sharma "...it's important a surge supressor has a light indicator that says the supressor part of the device is still working. Otherwise, you might not have protection" A+ Guide to Managing & Maintaining your PC (page 161) -MonkGizmo That indicator light cannot report all failures. Normal failure mode for a protector is to degrade. That light cannot report a degraded protector. That light only reports that a surge, much too large for the protector, caused its thermal fuse to disconnect protector parts as fast as possible. To avert a fire. That light can only report a type of failure that says a protector was grossly undersized. And a potential threat to human life if that fuse did not blow fast enough.
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.
Is a surge protector used for electrical fouls?
a surge suppressor or protector protects your equipment from spikes on the electrical line.
What is difference between surge absorber and surge suppressor?
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 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 device protects a system against lighting strikes but does not protect against sags and brownouts?
A surge protector, also called a surge suppressor.
What unit of measurement is used to describe the amount of work a surge suppressor can do before it stops protecting the circuit form an electrical surge?
joules
Is it necessary to use an surge suppressor while testing a zener diode?
A: There is no reason if the source is stable
