Tag: IEEE Recommended Practices
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The History of Surge Protection Devices (SPDs)
Since Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod, people have looked for ways to protect homes and electrical systems from lightning and power surges. Since then, many codes, standards, and practices have been created surrounding surge protection including NEC and OSHA requirements that surge protection devices be listed for purpose by a NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory) certified by OSHA. When selecting surge protectors, it is important to choose products certified to ANSI/UL 1449 and listed by a NRTL such as UL, ETL, or CSA. These certifications verify the device has passed rigorous safety and performance testing.
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Proper Installation of Surge Protectors is Crucial
At TPD, we know that even the best surge protection won’t function at peak performance if it’s not installed properly. Critical installation methods for breaker panel surge protection are outlined in the IEEE recommended practices. Keep reading to learn more about proper installation of surge protectors for breaker panels!
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Cable and Data System Surge Protection
An unprotected or incorrectly grounded cable or data wire in one system can allow ground potentials to migrate to other cable and data systems producing large scale damage across the whole system during a lightning strike. Tens of thousands of dollars in damage can happen with one lightning strike, and it is very often due to an unprotected or incorrectly grounded data wire. By applying TPD surge protection products on incoming and outgoing cable and data lines, you can be assured...
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Electronic Failures, Lockups and Glitches
A Transient Protection Design panel mount surge suppressor installed on breaker, lighting, and distribution panels is the most cost-effective way to protect expensive electronics and appliances from immediate damage and long-term damage from degrading transients which cause electronics to glitch and significantly shorten their life span.
