Tag: Informative
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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 Protection and Voltage Regulation: What's the Difference?
Surge protection and voltage regulation serve completely different purposes, but both are required for a reliable electrical system. Surge protection is the foundation. Voltage regulation helps sensitive equipment operate consistently by maintaining proper voltage to the equipment.
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Why Do Appliances Fail?
If your appliances are failing prematurely or unexpectedly, one major contributing factor to their failure is due to poor power quality. This is why a layered surge protection approach is paramount for the protection of sensitive electronics.
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VFD and PLC Systems Tripping, Resetting, and Failing Even When Wired Correctly
VFD and PLC systems resetting, tripping, and failing even when wired correctly is most likely caused by ongoing power disturbances that slowly damage electronic components. Voltage transients, electrical noise, and surge energy entering through power and control circuits degrade equipment until downtime becomes unavoidable. Applying TPD surge protection where failures occur reduces downtime, limits service calls, and extends equipment life.
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How to Surge Protect a Tesla Powerwall and Solar System
Solar and battery systems, like the Tesla Powerwall, create multiple electrical entry points into homes, leaving it especially vulnerable to surge damage. During a storm, direct or nearby lightning strikes as far away as one-quarter mile can send destructive surges straight to solar inverters and batteries! The best way to prevent damage to a Tesla Powerwall system is to install layered surge protection from TPD.
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Why Elevators Shut Down, Fault, and Fail
Elevator shutdowns are most often caused by nuisance tripping, control faults, and safety shutdowns triggered by minor electrical disturbances on the power and control circuits rather than mechanical problems. This is why a common solution to recurring elevator problems involves installing surge protection devices (SPDs).
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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.
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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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TPD Reduces Your Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
A properly coordinated whole home surge protection system is the biggest payback product you will get as a homeowner. Every piece of equipment in your home—from smart TVs to lighting, appliances, and HVAC systems—has a total cost over its lifetime. That includes repairs, maintenance, downtime, and premature replacements. TPD surge protection reduces hidden costs by minimizing wear and tear on sensitive electronics, preventing failures, and extending the usable life of expensive equipment. Continue reading for our layered surge protection approach:
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What is a Surge?
In a perfect world with perfect power and ideal environmental conditions, electronics could last indefinitely; however, power is not perfect, and surges happen frequently. A surge, also known as a transient, is a sudden increase in voltage that typically lasts less than one sixtieth of a second. Surges can cause problems such as downtime, lost productivity, equipment failure, high maintenance costs, long-term system degradation, and data loss/corruption. Protect your home or facility with a TPD surge protection system and prevent 85% to 95% of surge related problems!
