CHIQ SURGE PROTECTOR | CQJS1CW

Product Description

A surge protector is an electrical device that is used to protect equipment against power surges and voltage spikes while blocking voltage over a safe threshold (approximately 120 V). When a threshold is over 120V, a surge protector shorts to ground voltage or blocks the voltage.

Answer. When you turn off a surge  — or suppressor, as some people call them — it’s virtually the same as unplugging it; it will save a small amount of energy and is a little safer in a storm than having the surge protector on. However, it’s the best solution.

As most surge  are installed in parallel to the power panels, normally the best place to install the device is on the main service or panel feeding the facility.

That’s because surge protectors consume energy even when the devices they’re protecting are turned off. You should turn off surge protector when not in use because it could be causing a fire hazard.