Surges Happen!: How to Protect the Appliances in Your Home

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Surges Happen!: How to Protect the Appliances in Your Home

Francois Martzloff

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This booklet has been prepared to help home dwellers, owners, contractors, insurance agents and all parties interested in reducing the number of cases and severity of equipment damage caused by the unavoidable surges that occur in the electrical systems. It is offered as a public service without any commercial intentions.

The information offered here is the result of collective efforts by several experts on the subject, but presented in a simple format with practical hints on what to avoid and what to do. General principles are explained, but specific brand names are not discussed or mentioned as the technology and packaging techniques are constantly evolving.

• The need for protection—What is a "surge"

• A few words about other power problems

• Source of surges—Lightning and other

• How tough are today’s appliances

• Protection for the whole house

• Protection at the outlet

• Good and bad installations

• Where and how to get help

• Common questions and answers

• A few hints for your electrical contractor

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