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	Choosing a Surge Protector
		There are two types of surge protectors - to fully protect your electronics, using both types is a must.
		This is the level at which the device begins to block the surge - the lower the clamping voltage, the better.
		This is a measure of the ability to absorb surges.
	www.powerhousetv.com /stellent2/groups/public/documents/pub/phtv_yh_su_000413.hcsp (320 words)

	Surge Protector FAQs
		Surges are caused by elevators, air conditioners, vending machines, copiers, large computers, even lights turning on and off will cause rushes of power and transient voltages back up the line.
		The outlet surge protectors are ideally suited for use behind a refrigerator or microwave where accessibility is limited.
		The Whole House surge protector is designed to protect homes again transient surges that enter through the home's service entrance, but does not protect from surges created internally in the home when motors turn on and off.
	www.penlight.org /pages/faq_pgs/spds_faqs.html (1677 words)

	Surge Protectors
		Newpoint stated that the surge protector had absorbed all of the energy it was capable of absorbing and melted down as a result.
		Surge protectors don't kick in immediately; there is a very slight delay as they respond to the power surge.
		Visually inspect all surge protectors or power strips on a regular basis to ensure that they are not damaged or showing signs of wear or damage.
	www.ddxg.net /old/surge_protectors.htm (934 words)

	Surge Protectors at DoItYourself.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		A surge is defined as a voltage increase that lasts for as little as three nanoseconds (one nanosecond is one billionth of a second), and significant damage can be done in that miniscule amount of time if the voltage surge is strong enough.
		Surge protectors are not made to last forever, so the third rating, energy absorption, indicates how much energy the unit will absorb before it fails.
		Surge protection units are available that offer four to six protected outlets in one protection "center," which makes it easy and convenient to protect not only the computer but the printer, fax, external modem, scanner and other home office components.
	www.doityourself.com /stry/surgeprotectors (994 words)

	The Guide to Surge Protectors(page2)
		A surge protector (also called a surge suppressor, surge arrestor, transient voltage surge suppressors (TVSS), secondary surge arresters, or surge strip) is a device which is specially designed to absorb any voltage spikes or surges.
		Secondary surge arresters include both the meter-mount surge protectors and the plug-on surge protectors that snap into the electrical panel.
		If your surge protector is in the way of the lightning's path, all or part of the lightning will just flash over or through the device - regardless of the number of capacitors and battery banks incorporated.
	www.megavolt.co.il /Tips_and_info/surgeprotector2.html (962 words)

	Surgeassure.com - Buy Whole House Surge Protection, Suppressors, and TVSS Parts
		Unplug and reinstall the phone/fax input cable on the surge protector.
		If the phone/fax works in the wall jack, the surge protector has been damaged by a surge or could be failed (phone/fax protection circuits are separate and not related to the indicator lights).
		Surge protectors must be plugged directly into a grounded outlet to work properly.
	www.surgeassure.com /faq.asp (1452 words)

	How to Use a Surge Protector (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		If the surge is powerful enough, it travels instantaneously through wiring and telephone lines with the electrical force equivalent of a tidal wave.
		If you purchase a surge protector with a telephone or cable jack, you run the telephone or cable line from the wall into the surge protector.
		The surge protector will come with an extra telephone or cable wire that you will then use to connect the surge protector to your computer or modem.
	www.aarp.org /computers-howto/Articles/a2003-03-13-surgeprotectors.html (988 words)

	surge protector definition - isp.webopedia.com - The Glossary for Internet Service Providers
		Even though power surges are so brief that they are measured in nanoseconds, they can cause considerable damage to electronic equipment.
		A surge protector works by channeling the extra voltage into the outlet's grounding wire, preventing it from flowing through the electronic devices while at the same time allowing the normal voltage to continue along its path.
		It is a common misunderstanding that surge protectors will protect systems from lightning, the most familiar source of power surges.
	isp.webopedia.com /TERM/s/surge_protector.html (403 words)

	FCIC: Surges Happen! How to Protect the Appliances in Your Home
		Surge protectors come in many shapes and forms for many purposes, not just the plug-in kind that you find in the electronic stores.
		So far, we have looked mostly at the plug-in surge protectors because they are the easiest to install and they do not require the services of an electrician.
		Some breaker panel manufacturers also offer a snap-in surge protector, taking the space of two breakers (assuming that there are blank spaces available on the panel), and easily installed by the home owner or by an electrician.
	www.pueblo.gsa.gov /cic_text/housing/surge/decisions.htm (822 words)

	Surge-protector shopping checklist (Page 1 of 2)
		Surge protectors with a response time above 1 nanosecond (or a billionth of a second) react much too slowly and afford poor protection -- and a billionth of a second can literally mean the difference between life and death where high voltages are concerned.
		A good surge protector should also be rated to handle 300 joules of current at the very least.
		It is critical that, should the surge protector give its life to save your AV components, it be designed to leave the circuit "open," so that successive surges and spikes will not be able to reach your equipment after the surge protector has sacrificed itself.
	www.bankrate.com /brm/news/pf/20050928b1.asp (455 words)

	Surge Protectors, Surge Protector - Brick Wall Div. - No Failures
		A new federal guideline recommends that a surge protector utilized in a harsh environment should be capable of withstanding 1000 surges of 6000V, 3000A or ten years worth of IEEE’s category B3.
		Early in 1996 1000 surges (at 60 second intervals) of 6000V, 3000A were applied to an off-the-shelf Series Mode Surge Protector.
		Essentially they divert surge current away from what the surge protector is protecting.
	brickwall.com /nofail.htm (561 words)

	What is surge suppressor? - a definition from Whatis.com - see also: surge protector (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		A surge suppressor (sometimes optimistically called a "surge protector") is a device inserted in the alternating current (AC) utility line and/or telephone line to prevent damage to electronic equipment from voltage "spikes" called transients.
		A more accurate term for this type of device is "transient suppressor." A typical surge suppressor is a small box with several utility outlets, a power switch, and a 3-wire cord for plugging into a wall outlet.
		Surge suppressors should be used as a matter of habit with all semiconductor-based electronic and computer hardware, including peripherals such as printers, monitors, external disk drives, and modems.
	whatis.techtarget.com /definition/0,,sid9_gci213630,00.html (418 words)

	SurgeX - The Leader in Surge Suppression and Power Conditioning Technology
		Surges and voltage transients are defined as abnormally high pulses of voltage that substantially exceed the normal operating voltage of a circuit.
		When a surge appears at the terminals of an MOV its resistance drops as the voltage across it exceeds the threshold and it conducts the surge current, diverting the surge to the neutral wire and/or the ground wire.
		This reduces the risk of fire being caused by an MOV based surge protector, but introduces another problem: when an MOV overheats and the internal fuse blows, either the equipment connected to the surge protector is shut down with no warning or the surge protector becomes totally ineffective.
	www.surgex.com /library/12001.html (2793 words)

	Choose Surge Protector (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Acceptable surge protectors will have UL (Underwriter Labs) rating and must specify "transient voltage surge suppressor", if they do not say "transient voltage surge suppressor" it may just be a power bar.
		Many computer owners choose surge protectors that also have UPS (uninterruptible power supply) capability which means it has a battery which will sustain the computer for some time during a power outage.
		The better surge protectors and surge stations include inputs for telephone and cable lines, have indicator lights to check the MOV, have individual switches for each outlet, and often have a built in circuit breakers are generally of better quality and will provide more protection for your computer.
	psa020.polisci.ohio-state.edu /surge_protectors.htm (284 words)

	Surge protector - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A quarter-wave coaxial surge arrestor is used in RF signal transmission routes.
		Quarter-wave coax surge arrestors have coaxial terminals, compatible with common coax cable connectors (N, BNC or F types).
		Devices having several outlets with surge protectors described may have all or some outlets protected.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Surge_protector (744 words)

	Surge Protectors and Suppressors
		This surge protector provides the ultimate in reliability, featuring patented Power Blocker automatic shutdown technology to isolate connected equipment in the event of a damaging power surge or outage.
		The Clamp-On Surge Protector is one of the most versatile surge protectors known.
		A new generation of surge protectors is now features the latest level of protection and convenience to the modern family.
	cableorganizer.com /surge-protector (809 words)

	Howstuffworks "How Surge Protectors Work"
		But the other function of a surge protector power strip -- protecting the electronics in your computer from surges in power -- is far more important.
		In this article, we'll look at surge protectors, also called surge suppressors, to find out what they do, when you need them, and how well they work.
		The main job of a surge protector system is to protect electronic devices from "surges." So if you're wondering what a surge protector does, the first question is, "What are surges?" And then, "Why do electronics need to be protected from them?"
	computer.howstuffworks.com /surge-protector.htm (812 words)

	Leviton Whole House Surge Suppressor / Surge Protector
		If you are going to be using a significant number of X10 components in your home adding one of the whole house surge protectors below will give you a good insurance policy against costly damage to both your X10 system and other delicate electrical equipment in your house.
		We recommend that whole-house surge protector units be installed by a licensed electrician.
		This surge protector unit is an essential component when installing an extensive whole-house X10 system.
	www.smarthome.com /4860.html (185 words)

	APC PER7 Personal SurgeArrest Surge Protector
		If the surge components are damaged due to power spike or over voltage, excess power cannot reach your equipment.
		Most other surge suppressors continue to let power through even after their circuits have been damaged, leaving your equipment exposed to future surges.
		APC's Surge Protectors fail safe, which means that once the circuit of an APC Surge Protector has been compromised the unit disconnects equipment from the power supply ensuring that no damaging surges reach your equipment.
	www.digiconcepts.com /apc_surgeprotectors_05.htm (511 words)

	transient surge suppressor, surge protector, surge arrestor or power line conditioning - conditioner ? A surge ...
		A transient surge protector is a device which is typically used to protect electronic equipment from damage or destruction caused by transient voltages and surge currents.
		The TSP-WG4(WG6)-20MA-xxV-01(03) transient surge protection devices have a line side which is connected to the transmission wire, and a protected side which connects to the sensitive equipment.
		The TSP-WG4(WG6)-xxV-1A-01(03) transient surge protection devices have a line side which is connected to the transmission wire, and a protected side which connects to the sensitive equipment.
	www.advancesurgesuppressor.com (1606 words)

	Surge Protector Manufacturers
		Many are sub-standard protectors that claim to be the best surge protectors.
		A surge protector should have a certain voltage, joule rating, a good warranty and an alarm.
		You are looking for four things as far as I am concerned: A joule rating near or in excess of 2,000, a UL 1449 clamping voltage of 330 or less, an audible and visible alarm if the suppressor has been exhausted, and a generous, enforceable connected equipment warranty.
	www.askthebuilder.com /B235_Surge_Protector_Manufacturers.shtml (345 words)

	Surge Protector shields PROFIBUS systems., Phoenix Contact
		Surge protection is integrated into fieldbus connector, and PROFIBUS cable connects directly to surge protector, eliminating need for an additional protective device.
		The PROFIBUS cable connects directly to the surge protector, so there is no need for an additional protective device to be installed to the PROFIBUS connector.
		For more information on surge protectors or other Phoenix Contact products, visit www.phoenixcon.com, or call the Phoenix Contact Technical Service Department at 1-800-322-3225, e-mail info@phoenixcon.com.
	news.thomasnet.com /fullstory/488627 (806 words)

	NITEK - Products - Surge Protectors
		The currents produced by surges can be carried over any metallic conductor including plumbing and electrical wiring.
		The need for surge protection is further illustrated by a State Farm Insurance study showing over 307,000 claims annually.
		While this may be true, it is difficult to imagine a fully self contained CCTV system, that does not cross paths or interconnect with any wiring, plumbing or structural metal which extends outside of a building.
	www.nitek.net /surge_protectors/index.htm (190 words)

	8 Outlet Powermax Surge Protector PM8
		The 8 Outlet Powermax Surge Protector features diagnostic lights to keep you informed of the AC outlet status at all times as well as Panamax's Protect or Disconnect ™ Circuitry, which safeguards your equipment against all power surges.
		In the event of a catastrophic surge such as lightning, it completely disconnects AC power to connected equipment.
		Panamax guarantees this surge suppressor will protect your AC components or it will repair or replace them.
	www.smarthome.com /48405.html (163 words)

	220 Volt Electric and Telephone Surge Protector. Walkabout Travel Gear (tm)
		Our All-in-One Surge Protector 110/220 volt surge protector is inexpensive, small, and packed with features.
		EuroSurge is a 220/240 volt surge protector with phone line protection.
		North American style grounded plug on cord; can be adapted to any grounded style in the world with one of our grounded adapter plugs.
	www.walkabouttravelgear.com /surge.htm (359 words)

	What is surge protector? - A Word Definition From the Webopedia Computer Dictionary
		Surge protectors are also commonly called power strips, surge suppressors and transient suppressors.
		Describes common electrical problems, such as line noise, surges, and brownouts.
		CableWholesale.com: Surge Protectors - Supplier of power surge protectors and strips for computers and networking.
	www.webopedia.com /TERM/s/surge_protector.html (625 words)

	Panamax 4400 AC Surge Protector review - JUL-AUG03 AUDIOPHILE AUDITION
		Most of us have such protection on our computers because we have heard how expensive surge damage can be in their case, but most of the protection devices designed for computer compromise the sonics when used with audio gear.
		In neither case was there the slightest modification of sound quality with the surge protector active, even in major symphonic climaxes such as in a Mahler Symphony.
		When hitting pause on a disc player and turning up the preamps volume level all the way, there was a very slight hum which also did not change a bit whether or not the 4400 was in or out of the circuit.
	www.audaud.com /audaud/JUL-AUG03/EQUIP/equip3JUL03.html (795 words)

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