Hi there Lumen Brothers Fam,
Just wanted to share this online link to an article describing how Surge Protection Devices actually work. We get a lot of questions about surge protection and it’s efficacy and we think this article helps explain how these devices function and why they’re important (and now required by the National Electrical Code) as a primary element in your home’s electrical distribution system:
https://www.nemasurge.org/how-spd-s-work/
The next link we wanted to share with you all is a set of data on how Surge Protection Devices in your home’s electrical system actually improve the longevity of your appliances. Contrary to popular belief, surges are not primarily caused by lightning strikes, but instead take place in small increments, throughout each day, whenever small, unnoticeable electrical events happen, such as your refrigerator compressor kicking on, or your AC coming online. These small surges wreak havoc on your appliance’s sensitive electronics. An SPD is a sure-fire way to protect your appliances from micro-surges and prolong the lifespan of your home’s priciest appliances: