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Credit to Author: Keith Willey| Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:24:45 +0000

The National Electrical Code (NEC®) is published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®). The NEC is a set of standards meant to ensure the safe installation of electrical equipment in the U.S. The NEC was first published in 1897 and is revised every three…

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November 16, 2022 admin

Series vs. Parallel Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) – Which is right for you?

Credit to Author: Keith Willey| Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:00:59 +0000

When designing and installing power distribution systems, engineers and contractors select surge protective devices (SPDs) to protect electrical equipment and systems from transient overvoltages. To do so, specifiers must understand… Read more »

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August 10, 2022 admin

Common Causes of SPD Degradation

Credit to Author: Keith Willey| Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:00:29 +0000

When surge protective devices (SPDs) are properly specified and installed, they provide effective protection against transient overvoltages. In normal operation, SPDs shunt transient overvoltages to ground, allowing only current with… Read more »

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February 21, 2022 admin

How Surge Protectors Works?

Credit to Author: Keith Willey| Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:00:54 +0000

Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) are designed to limit damage from electrical surges. Surges happen extremely fast and may pass through electrical breakers before the breaker can trip. This is because… Read more »

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