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What unit or measurement is used to describe the amount of work a surge suppressor can do before it stops protecting the circuit?
Depends on a type of protector. Some protectors work by absorbing energy. These might be rated in joules (pronounced 'jewel'). Are typically hundreds or a few thousand joules.
Another protector for all types of surges works differently. It is measured in amps. For example a typically destructive surge (lightning is one example) might be 20,000 amps. So a 'whole house' protector is minimally 50,000 amps.
Protector must not stop working. If properly sized, it only degrades. Protector that is grossly undersized stops working in a manner that violated the manufacturer's specifications. And that is a potential fire. A typically destructive surge can be hundred of thousands of joules. What does that do to the first type protector that must somehow absorb that energy?
Two type protectors. One rated in joules. The other in amps.
What else can I help you with?
What does dc stand for in measurement units?
DC stands for direct current in measurement units, typically used to describe the flow of electric charge in a circuit that maintains a constant direction.
Which device provides short circuit protection?
A fuse protects a circuit from short circuiting. Also a breaker is used for this same purpose with the additional advantage of protecting the circuit from overloads also.
What is the solution to reducing a circuit breaker from tripping in 1956 home?
The circuit breaker trips when the circuit it is protecting is overloaded. That happens when the wire is at its limit for carrying current. The solution might be to instal an additional power circuit in the house and to make sure the supply from the street is adequate. In both cases an electrician can advise.
When did circuit breakers replace fuses in homes?
Circuit breakers started replacing fuses in homes in the 1960s and 1970s as a safer alternative for protecting electrical circuits. Circuit breakers are more convenient as they can be reset, whereas fuses need to be replaced when they blow.
A GFCI device in a breaker is intended to?
A GFCI device in a breaker is intended to trip the breaker open when a ground fault is sensed in the circuit that the breaker is protecting.
What unit of measurement is used to describe the amount of work a surge suppressor can do before it stops protecting the circuit form an electrical surge?
joules
What does dc stand for in measurement units?
DC stands for direct current in measurement units, typically used to describe the flow of electric charge in a circuit that maintains a constant direction.
A parallel circuit breaker should be connected in a parallel to the circuit it's protecting?
For a circuit breaker to protect anything, it must be wired in series with whatever it is protecting.
Why does the 15 amp fuse blow on 1992 Chevy s10?
"The 15 amp fuse" does not describe the circuit that the fuse is protecting. A fuse is there to protect the wiring in case a device fails. For example, if the fuse is protecting the fuel pump circuit, it's probable that the fuel pump has failed and is drawing too much current. That would be the circumstance with whatever circuit the fuse is protecting; there is either a damaged wire and it is making contact with the frame.
Is a watt a circuit?
no a watt is a measurement of electricity
How many Joules of protection do you need in a surge suppressor?
A suppressor is rated in joules, and a suppressor is rated as to the amount of joules it can expend before it no longer can work to protect the circuit from the power surge.I think you can find the answer to this question in Dehn-usa.com's "Lightning Protection Guide" or their "ABC's of Lightning". I put the link under the related links below.
What are the key considerations to keep in mind when conducting a voltage drop measurement?
When conducting a voltage drop measurement, it is important to consider the accuracy of the measuring instrument, the resistance of the circuit being tested, the connection points for the measurement, and the potential impact of the measurement on the circuit's operation.
Will a circuit breaker function properly if it is back fed?
Yes. The circuit breaker "does not care" which direction the current comes from. It is capable of protecting the circuit in any case.
What is the difference between thermal overload protector and circuit breaker?
A suppressor regulates the voltage and makes the power constant in a case of a spike or surge . A protector simply detects the surge and turns the unit off. Suppressor is good for things like computers you don't want to keep turning on and off . Like computers in a dmv or office But terms such as protector, arrestor, suppressor, regulator, limiter, and TVSS describe devices that can perform same or completely different functions. Regulated voltage may mean light bulbs dim or brighten by as much as 50%. Each device can be so different that numbers are required to say what it really does. Even a computer's power supply could be called a suppressor and protector since it does both functions within limits. Most often TVSS, suppressor, arrestor, SPD, limiter, and protector are different words for the same item. Those terms are too subjective to say more without details such as numbers.
Function of molded case circuit breaker?
== == == == == == To open a circuit during an overcurrent event, thus protecting the cabling and devices connected to it.
When is a 30 amp circuit required?
When the wire you are protecting is a #10, rated at 30 amps.
How would you describe Panchito in the circuit?
sexy
