EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL
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ISBN: 9781337516549
Author: Simmons
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 6, Problem 20R
Transients (surges) on a line can cause spikes or surges of energy that can damage delicate electronic components. A SPD device contains one or more that bypass and absorb the energy of the transient. _________________________________________________
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