How to Choose the right Surge Protector Device

Surge protector device is designed to protect your electrical devices, equipment and your home from sudden voltage spike. One of the main causes of sudden surge in voltage is lightning. If you don’t have the surge protector installed, voltage spike can damage your electrical system along with other important devices like computers, AC, fans, fridge and more.

There are many types of surge protector devices, and choosing the right one is essential. The right surge protector will depend on your requirements and current electrical system at home or office.

Here is how you can choose the right surge protector device:

1. Type 1 Surge protector

This type of surge protector device is ideal for buildings with lightning protection system. It is usually installed in the main switchboard of the building. It has the ability to discharge even a powerful lightning current. It should be used along with the lighting protection system when the building already has lightning rods or meshed cage installed in them.

2. Type 2 Surge Protector

It is usually installed in the main power distribution switchboard. It can discharge currents from even indirect lightning strikes. It can also help protect by discharging inductive and conductive overvoltage, and also switching transient. This type of surge protector should always be installed in the building to provide maximum protection and prevent any damages to the electrical system or any other system at home or office building.

3. Type 3 Surge Protector

This type of surge protector is usually used for specific devices. It has a very low discharge capacity. It is used as supplementary surge protective devices like in industrial facilities in combination of types 1, 2 and 3. In case there is no lightning protection, the type 3 is uses with type 2 for protecting the building from possible damages.

4. High-quality Surge Protectors

When you are looking for a surge protection device, always ensure that it is from a good brand. It is essential that they are made of high-quality materials and come with specifications matching your needs. Make sure that the company has years of experience in making such products as you don’t want to take risk.

5. Risk Assessment

Another important criterion for choosing the right surge protection device is risk assessment. Depending on the application like large industrial plants, hospitals, data centers and other areas, a risk assessment method is used to help in choosing optimal protection. The same theory goes for other areas not sensitive to industrial risks, like for homes and office buildings.

The Bottom-Line

Choosing the right surge protector and device is essential for finding the right solution for your surge and lightning protection need. Make sure to consider important areas before choosing the right device.

Author’s Bio

Zhejiang Thor Electric Co., Ltd offers a wide range of innovative and reliable surge protection solutions and products worldwide. Products and services are designed to provide protection against the damaging effects of power transients. We aim to provide our customers with high-quality, right-priced solutions and products. For more information, visit our website - https://www.thorspd.com/