Surge Protective Devices

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FA164101 - What are the differences in Type 1 and Type 2 for Surge Protection Devices (SPD)?

FA301185 - What is a per mode vs. per phase protection rating?

FA301287 - Does Square D Surgelogic SPDs have communication capabilities?

FA301180 - Does Schneider Electric SPD's have joule ratings?

FA235742 - What technology is used in SE Surge Protection Devices and what are the differences in the MOV vs. SAD technology?

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Residential Surge Protection

1.      Do you need a Type 1 or Type 2 device?

2.      What is the voltage system that the Surge Protection Device (SPD) will be applied to?

3.      What is the peak surge current needed per phase?

4.      SPD going to be internally or externally mounted?

5.      What level of coverage is needed?

 

OEM Surge Protection

1.      Do you need a Type 1 or Type 2 device?

2.      What is the voltage system that the Surge Protection Device (SPD) will be applied to?

3.      What is the peak surge current needed per phase?

 

Commercial/Industrial Surge Protection

1.      Do you need a Type 1 or Type 2 device?

2.      What is the voltage system that the Surge Protection Device (SPD) will be applied to?

3.      What is the peak surge current needed per phase?

4.      What NEMA rating does the Surge Protection Device need to have?

 

5.      If retro fitting into existing Square D gear what type? (NQ Panelboard, I-Line, QMB, Busway, or MCC Units)

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