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Section · 3 guidesSurge Protection
Protecting the whole house from spikes — the two layers of defense, how they work, and how to choose a device that actually protects.
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Whole-House vs Point-of-Use Surge Protection
A unit at the panel blunts the big spikes; strips guard sensitive electronics. Why you want both, and how they share the work.
- Guide
How Surge Protection Works
What a surge is and what stops it — the MOV that clamps excess voltage, joule ratings, and why a protector wears out.
- Buyer's
Choosing a Surge Protector
Joule rating and clamping voltage, the difference from a plain power strip, and what the specs mean for your electronics.