When the lights go out and you reach for a generator, the fastest way to turn relief into a repair bill is to power it up with the wrong things still connected. Sensitive electronics, overloaded ...

If you’re spending a tidy sum on electronics — as many do these days — the last thing you want is for them to get fried when something goes wrong with the power line. In addition to creating more plug ...

A surge current rating refers to the product’s ability to withstand a surge, not its ability to provide protection. In any case, the assumption that an SPD can handle the kind of power it would ...

Knowing industry guidelines can save you money and enhance performance. The vast array of surge protection devices, and the ratings that characterize them, can be confusing. How do you sort through ...

The design of a generator system requires many hours of detailed planning with the goal of creating an extremely reliable backup power source. Properly installed, the ...

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With the colder months approaching, snow, ice and high winds can cause power outages and sudden voltage spikes. These surges are known to kill laptops, TVs, smart devices and even Wi-Fi routers in an ...

While electronic devices and smart gadgets worth trying bring convenience to your life, they also need power to keep running. With a limited number of electrical outlets, you might often find yourself ...