Surges can cause immediate catastrophic damage, whether from a lightning strike or continuous degradation of electronic systems and components over time through the presence of unprotected internal transients. This degradation usually results in a shorter life of electronics.
Most people associate surges with lightning, or their utility initiated outside the facility. In reality, only 20% of the transients are external to the building. 80% of all transient activity is being generated internally to a facility. For example, any device such as HVAC, Elevators, Copy Machines, Drives, Pumps, and lights generate transients as they cycle on and off. Cumulative damage can result in system failure.
While there is no device that will protect from a direct lightning strike, the surges we are discussing and protecting from can be caused by lightning strikes on the outside to ground, trees, and power lines which can induce extremely high voltage spikes that can be transferred inside the facility over the supply lines. Therefore, all electrical equipment and distribution systems are subject to the damaging effects of overvoltage surges.
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Each SPD is designed, tested, and manufactured in-house:
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Built to the highest standards
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Features the most advanced technologies
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Meets the industry’s most rigorous testing criteria
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Backed by the expertise that only 100 years of experience in electrical distribution can bring
Offers to cover every need in your commercial or industrial setting.
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