Transient Voltage (Surge)
Transient over voltage are short duration, high magnitude voltage peaks with fast raising edge, these are known to damage sensitive electronic equipment in homes, commercial, industrial, medical facilities, and factories, etc
Direct and indirect lightning strikes on a building can generate a surge in electrical power or transient voltage leading to the disruption of operational and sometimes even critical services, and resulting in expensive down time and repair costs. A surge protector works by channeling the extra voltage into the outlet’s grounding wire, preventing it from flowing through the electronic devices while at the same time allowing the normal voltage to continue along its path.