What is a Surge?

A surge, also known as a transient, is a sudden increase in voltage that typically lasts less than one sixtieth of a second. Though short in duration, surges can create high current and cause severe damage to connected devices. Surges can also cause problems such as downtime, lost productivity, equipment failure, high maintenance costs, long-term system degradation, and data loss/corruption. If you suspect your home or facility has been affected by surge damage, some symptoms of surge damage are as follows: computer lock-ups and glitches, unexplainable data loss or corruption, equipment shutdown, flickering lights, or premature failure of electronic equipment.

20% of damaging surges come from utility power, however, 80% of surges are generated by the electronic loads within the home or facility such as appliances, HVAC systems, and even car chargers. A properly designed TPD surge protection system can prevent 85% to 95% of surge damage in a household or facility! The remaining percentage can often be solved with the addition of our TPD-VR, a voltage regulator that is able to provide steady voltage to a single circuit, to a whole home or facility, or anywhere in between!

In a perfect world with perfect power and ideal environmental conditions, electronics could last indefinitely; however, power is not perfect, and surges happen frequently. Surge-related problems result in billions of dollars of lost profits to U.S. businesses every year. Integrating a surge protection plan in a home or facility, especially from the start of building, is critical for maintaining reliable power for electronics such as lighting, audio visual equipment, security cameras, and more. Call or email us to get started with a surge protection design for your home or facility today.