Posts Tagged "Surge Protection Device"

Why does Sparks recommend you have a Surge Protection Device fitted

Why does Sparks recommend you have a Surge Protection Device fitted

By on Sep 13, 2021 in Surge Protection Device | 0 comments

THE MOST common time for property owners to fit a Surge Protection Device (SPD) is after their home as been hit by a power surge. A power surge is a sudden and unwanted destructive spike that results in household electrical appliances being destroyed. Power surges come in two forms; the first from switching on the electricity supply network by high powered electric...

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Dangers of multi socket power surge protectors

Dangers of multi socket power surge protectors

By on Aug 31, 2015 in Power Surge Protection | 0 comments

DO YOU think that your Spanish home has adequate protection against lightning strikes and power surges? A big mistake people make about surge protection is choosing a multi socket surge protector purchased from the local ferreteria thinking it provides adequate protection against power surges. Power strips only provide protection to the items plugged into them. When...

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The Consumer Unit – the heart of the home

The Consumer Unit – the heart of the home

By on Oct 13, 2013 in Consumer Unit | 4 comments

THE CONSUMER UNIT is the heart of the home. It distributes electricity to appliances and safeguards the electrical system. With the limited power supplies that are available in Spanish dwellings, it is essential that it is adequately equipped with the correct devices to protect against overloading, short circuits and leaking electricity.  Back in the day the it was...

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Do you have adequate power surge protection?

Do you have adequate power surge protection?

By on Jun 23, 2013 in Power Surge Protection | 0 comments

DO YOU have your computer plugged into a surge protector? Is your air conditioning system protected from power surges? And do you think you have adequate protection during an electrical storm? The reality is that many don’t know enough about power surges. What are they? Where do they start? How can I protect against them? And what the heck is a Surge...

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