Tag: Grounding and Bonding
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Why Amplifiers Connected to Outdoor Speakers Need Surge Protection
Outdoor speaker systems are especially vulnerable to lightning-related electrical surges, which is why amplifier surge protection is critical in outdoor audio installations. Without proper protection, surge energy can travel through speaker wiring into the amplifier, where it can destroy sensitive electronic components and spread to other connected equipment.
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Surge Protect Cat6 Network Wires on Both Ends Between Buildings
A critical detail in many installations is ensuring proper protection for network wires that run between buildings. Whether you're installing camera systems or networks, if those wires go outside or cross from one structure to another, they create an easy pathway for dangerous transients and surges. This will likely lead to problems down the road. Future electrical codes are likely to mandate protection for these pathways, and forward-thinking integrators can stay ahead of the curve by protecting them today.
