Transient Voltage Surges Voltage surges can occur at any ti me and they only last for millionths of a second. These seemingly small events can send 20,000 volts of electricity through your enti re system, destroying your most expensive equipment. One study shows that voltage surges can occur 500 ti mes per year (more than once per day). The more technology and machinery that your company has in operati on increases the number of voltage surges. This can become a big threat toward the success of your business. A common cause of voltage surges is lightening. With over 20 million cloud-to-ground lightening strikes in the United States per year, your company can be devasted. Other causes of voltage surges are power outages, tripped circuit brakers, and short circuits. Installing a

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