The NEC distinguishes between surge arresters and transient voltage surge suppressors (TVSSs), yet both provide surge protection. What's the difference between them? Surge arresters generally apply to ...
High voltage A.C. surge arresters protect vital utility equipment that is costly to replace and often has long lead times to acquire, such as pole top transformers, breakers, or other devices. Under ...
During the fall of 2022, KEMA Labs in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, finished improvements to its test platform for surge arresters. The platform now meets the requirements outlined in IEEE C62.11, IEC 60099 ...