Jan Feb 2019 Electric.ie Magazine

50 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • Protection Transient Over-voltages Surge Protection Devices protect electrical and electronic equipment against transients, originating from lightning, switching of transformers, lighting and motors. These transients can cause premature ageing of equipment, downtime, or complete destruction of electronic components and materials. SPDs are strongly recommended for installations that are exposed to transients, to protect sensitive and expensive electrical equipment. More information on hager.ie Surge