A surge suppressor, sometimes optimistically called a surge protector, is a device inserted in the alternating current (AC) utility line and/or telephone line to prevent damage to electronic equipment from voltage spikes, or transients. A surge protector, also known as a surge suppressor, is a device that is made to protect electronic equipment from unwanted power surges or “spikes.” It takes only a tiny amount of voltage increase to damage most of today’s sensitive electronics.
This feature keeps your electronics from getting damaged in a power surge, usually storm related, by redirecting unexpected increases in voltage away from delicate equipment. Even without a storm, smaller, less noticeable power spikes can shorten the life of your devices. A surge suppressor, sometimes optimistically called a surge protector, is a device inserted in the alternating current (AC) utility line and/or telephone line to prevent damage to electronic equipment from voltage spikes, or transients.
A surge protector is a type of electrical socket that – believe it or not – protects your device from a surge. They use a specialized circuit that redirects spikes of electricity right into the ground without going through the electrical device. A surge protector is an electrical device that is used to protect equipment against power surges and voltage spikes while blocking voltage over a safe threshold (approximately 120 V).
