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Surge Suppression
- Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors (TVSS)
Transients may be generated outside of the home or business by lightning,
other utility customers, car accidents, animals, and even normal utility
switching operations. There are three main categories of Transient Voltage Surge
Suppressors:
- Main Disconnect Panel or Meter Base, frequently referred to as
"whole house" (type C)
- Sub-Panel or Distribution Panel (type B)
- Point-of-use Plug-in (type A)
These three types may be used individually or together, depending upon the
requirements of a particular situation.
- Power Quality (PQ)
Although you may be unfamiliar with the term power quality, you are
likely to be aware of the consequences of power quality problems. Technically speaking,
power quality refers to the degree to which the electricity you use in your
business is free of disturbances that can cause electricity-consuming devices
to malfunction or fail. Losing critical computer data to a blackout or
experiencing damage to process or medical equipment caused by a lightning
strike are just two examples of how these problems can affect your business.
