IEEE 837 Explained: How Permanent Grounding Connections Are Qualified
When electrical professionals install grounding systems, they need to have confidence that the design and installation will assure protection reliably for the expected life of the system. Grounding…
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5 Ways to Prepare a Home’s Surge Protection for Storm Season [Plus More Electrical Engineering Information]
In this edition of electrical engineering industry news, see what electrical professionals can do to get their clients prepped for storm season, what the National Electrical Code (NEC)…
How Do Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) Work?
A surge protective device (SPD) is designed to protect electrical systems and equipment from surge events by limiting transient voltages and diverting surge currents. Surges can originate externally,…
The Difference Between Lightning Protection and Surge Protection
Lightning is known to be the most significant source of surges—bolts have been recorded to have a million to a billion volts and between 10,000 to 200,000 amps….
The Need for Coordinated Surge Protection to Protect Against Electrical Transient Events
Grounding, bonding and lightning protection systems protect against electrical events that have potential for significant damage or downtime. These events are hopefully few and far between in the…