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SURGE PROTECTION

The 5 W's of

WHY?

Why do I need surge protection?

Whether it is your home or your business, it should be protected. Appliances, machinery, TV's and computers are all costly to buy and to fix. Make sure you won't need to with surge protection.

Why do I need surge protection? Whether it is your home or your business, it should be protected.

Why do I need surge protection? Whether it is your home or your business, it should be protected.

Where should surge protection be installed? At the meter can or at the electrical panel is your first line of defense.

Where should surge protection be installed? At the meter can or at the electrical panel is your first line of defense.

WHERE?

Where should surge protection be installed?

At the meter can or at the electrical panel is your first line of defense. Then point-of-use devices should be installed at all of your sensitive electronics including TV's, Cable Boxes, Computers etc.

WHAT?

What is a surge?

This spike lasts for less than 1/60th of a second. Faster than a blink of an eye. However, it can cause catastrophic damage to appliances and electronics.

What is a surge? This spike lasts for less than 1/60th of a second.

What is a surge? This spike lasts for less than 1/60th of a second.

WHO?

Who needs surge protection?

Everyone should have surge protection for their home and business to protect everything from large appliances and machinery to small, sensitive electronics.

Who needs surge protection? Everyone should have surge protection for their home and business

Who needs surge protection? Everyone should have surge protection for their home and business

WHEN?

When can a surge happen?

A surge can happen during a storm, when a large appliance or machine switches on and off, or even from wildlife getting into a transformer or electrical line.

When can a surge happen? A surge can happen during a storm...

When can a surge happen? A surge can happen during a storm...

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Power Quality Issues Guide: Surges Transients, and SPDs

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Online Training

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Complete training courses designed for electrical professionals and residential utility customers

Surge 101 - Residential Utility Customer (Online Course)

Surge 101: Surge Protection Basics (Residents)

Residential Surge Protection Program customers can learn about the basics of electrical surges.

Surge 101 - Professionals Program (Online Course)

Surge 101: Surge Protection Basics (Professionals)

Comprehensive foundation course covering surge protection fundamentals for professionals.

Solar Integration - Advanced Surge Protection for Professional (Online Course)

Solar Integration: Advanced Surge Protection

Advanced DC protection strategies for solar installations from simple off-grid to commercial systems.

All online courses and programs by Meter-Treater, Inc.

In-Person Training & Online Webinars

Live Q&As and professional-led training sessions are available. Check the schedule for upcoming dates or schedule a live session.

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Commercial Surge Protector Devices for Residential Applications

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