surge suppressor
Power spike blocker
A surge suppressor is a device that protects electrical equipment from sudden spikes in voltage, such as those caused by lightning strikes or power grid fluctuations.
It works by diverting excess voltage away from connected devices, preventing damage to sensitive electronics like computers and televisions.
Most power strips marketed for home electronics include basic surge suppression.
Make sure your computer is plugged into a surge suppressor, not just a regular power strip.
Multi-socket electrical device
- outletPoint of release
- plugSomething that blocks openings
- adapterDevice enabling equipment compatibility
- electronicsStudy of circuits
equipment · hardware · appliance · peripheral · component · accessory · gadget · circuitry
Electrical potential difference
- currentDirected flow of charge
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- amperageElectrical flow quantity
- wattageElectrical output measure
resistance · impedance · capacitance · inductance · grounding · conductor · insulator · semiconductor
Attestation of qualification
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
- groundingConnecting to earth
circuit breaker · overload · fire hazard · reliability · integrity · inspection · warranty · automatic shutoff
Protecting from harm
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
- defenseProtection against harm
- bufferProtective intermediate space
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
barrier · overvoltage · clamping · filtering · absorption · diversion · brownout · blackout
power strip
Multi-socket electrical device
- outletPoint of release
- plugSomething that blocks openings
- adapterDevice enabling equipment compatibility
electronics · equipment · hardware · appliance · peripheral · component · accessory · gadget · circuitry · wiring
voltage
Electrical potential difference
wattage · resistance · impedance · capacitance · inductance · grounding · conductor · insulator · semiconductor · diode
certification
Attestation of qualification
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
grounding · circuit breaker · overload · fire hazard · reliability · integrity · inspection · warranty · automatic shutoff
shielding
Protecting from harm
insulation · barrier · overvoltage · clamping · filtering · absorption · diversion · brownout · blackout · lightning
- circuit protectioncircuit breaker, fuse, GFCI, breaker, fuse box
- electrical safetyelectric shock, circuit breaker, fuse, GFCI, ground wire
- backup powergenerator, battery backup, backup power, backup generator, APU
- EMI shieldingshielding, faraday cage, screen room, noise filter, EMI
surge suppressorpower surge
Abrupt voltage increase
lightning strike · voltage spike · electrical surge · electrical short · signal booster
surge suppressorbattery backup
Reserve electrical supply unit
UPS · power supply · transformer · inverter
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