One power surge can instantly ruin your home and office equipment. Sensitive circuits and microprocessors in appliances and equipment such as personal computers, stereos, microwave ovens, TVs and fax machines make them easy targets for damage.
Electrical surges can happen in a variety of ways, so prevention is your best protection. Purchasing and installing a surge protector is an inexpensive way to divert excessive electrical energy away from equipment to an electrical “ground” where it dissipates. Be sure the surge suppressor you purchase has these minimum specifications:
- UL (Underwriters Laboratories) 1449 listed
- Peak surge current is 39,000 or more
- UL 1449 suppressed voltage rating of 330
- Energy rating of 420 or more