surge, lightning arresters vs. surge suppressors
surge, lightning arresters vs. surge suppressors
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Hi...
Can someone provide a technical distinction between a surge arrester and a surge suppressor? I believe they are both given under the umbrella term, "surge protective device"?
thx,
john
Can someone provide a technical distinction between a surge arrester and a surge suppressor? I believe they are both given under the umbrella term, "surge protective device"?
thx,
john






RE: surge, lightning arresters vs. surge suppressors
1. A surge arrestor is used for MV/HV applications.
2. A surge suppressor is something that you use in your home to protect your electronic appliances.
Mike
RE: surge, lightning arresters vs. surge suppressors
surge suppressors = TVSS = transient voltage surge supressors
IEEE abandoned the term "lightning" arrester many years ago, but old habits die hard, especially when it involves the NEC.
I agree with Mike that surge arrester generally refers to medium and high voltage.
I believe that UL refers to SPD - surge protective devices, which I would equate with surge supressors.
RE: surge, lightning arresters vs. surge suppressors
- john
RE: surge, lightning arresters vs. surge suppressors
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