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RESIDENTIAL SURGE PROTECTION APPLICATIONS
When owning a home, it is important to protect all of your assets. Having unforeseen expenses due to loss of any of the larger "white goods" in your home can cause undue stress as well as financial strain. The best way to protect items in your home such as your washer and dryer, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, air conditioner and more is to have the added layer of protection provided by surge protection.
Two of the most crucial places to install surge protection would be at the meter can and/or at your electrical panel.
The meter can at any residential home is typically the property of the electric company. Make sure to call your electric company first to get approval to install one of these devices. Or better yet, your utility may already provide a surge protection program with the added benefits of an extended warranty for your "white goods".
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STANDARD RESIDENTIAL HOME
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Garage Door Opener
While garage door opener motors are protected under the meter-based surge protection device, it is recommended that you add a single receptacle point of use (POU) device if the unit is plugged into an outlet.
More and more people are purchasing electric cars which require charging stations installed in a homes garage. More information coming soon on surge protection options for
these devices.
Additional Garage Applications
IE: Electric Car Charger
Off-Grid Residential Solar Systems
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Combiner Boxes
DC Power
Combiner boxes are typically used to tie together multiple junction boxes. These combiner boxes should be outfitted with Meter-Treater's PVA Series surge protection devices.
PVA Series
+ EDR Series Enclosure
PVA Series
DC & Photovoltaic DIN-Mounted SPD
EDR Series
Environmental Enclosure for DIN-Mounted SPDs
DRA Series
+ EDR Series Enclosure
Inverter
AC Power
A surge protection device should be installed on the AC side of the inverter. Meter-Treater's DRA Series device should be installed here. A 50kA unit is recommended.
DRA Series
AC Power DIN-Mounted SPD
EDR Series
Environmental Enclosure for DIN-Mounted SPDs
Junction Boxes
DC Power
Junction boxes are typically used to tie together multiple solar panels in a row. These junction boxes should be outfitted with Meter-Treater's PVA Series surge protection devices.
PVA Series
+ EDR Series Enclosure
PVA Series
DC & Photovoltaic DIN-Mounted SPD
EDR Series
Environmental Enclosure for DIN-Mounted SPDs
PVA Series
+ EDR Series Enclosure
Back-Up Battery Bank
DC Power
Battery back-ups store extra power obtained during the day for use at night or when there is insufficient sunlight. While the batteries themselves don't require surge protection, the DC wiring connections may benefit from surge protection devices.
PVA Series
DC & Photovoltaic DIN-Mounted SPD
EDR Series
Environmental Enclosure for DIN-Mounted SPDs
Generator
AC Power*
Generators provide final backup power if there's no sun for several days or insufficient stored energy for evenings. In modern off-grid systems, generators connect to the inverter (not main panel) for automatic start/stop operation, ensuring off-grid homes never lose power.
DRA Series
+ EDR Series Enclosure
DRA Series
AC Power DIN-Mounted SPD
*most residential generators produce AC power
EDR Series
Environmental Enclosure for DIN-Mounted SPDs
Grid-Tie Solar Systems
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PVA Series
+ EDR Series Enclosure
PVA Series
DC & Photovoltaic DIN-Mounted SPD
EDR Series
Environmental Enclosure for DIN-Mounted SPDs
Combiner Boxes
DC Power
Combiner boxes are typically used to tie together multiple junction boxes. These combiner boxes should be outfitted with Meter-Treater's PVA Series surge protection devices.
DRA Series
+ EDR Series Enclosure
DRA Series
AC Power DIN-Mounted SPD
EDR Series
Environmental Enclosure for DIN-Mounted SPDs
Inverter
AC Power
A surge protection device should be installed on the AC side of the inverter. Meter-Treater's DRA Series device should be installed here. A 50kA unit is recommended.
Junction Boxes
DC Power
Junction boxes are typically used to tie together multiple solar panels in a row. These junction boxes should be outfitted with Meter-Treater's PVA Series surge protection devices.
PVA Series
+ EDR Series Enclosure
PVA Series
DC & Photovoltaic DIN-Mounted SPD
EDR Series
Environmental Enclosure for DIN-Mounted SPDs
