Glossary

Here are some of the terms that you may find on this site and throughout our marketing materials. If you need a deeper level of understanding, please do not hesitate to contact us by sending an email to info@zerosurge.com.

Service Life

By |2021-05-18T11:48:51-04:00April 3rd, 2021||

The number of surges of given magnitude that can be suppressed by the protector, a measure [...]

Series Mode

By |2021-04-03T20:59:26-04:00April 3rd, 2021||

Describes filter technology which opposes surge current and voltage while filtering off surges and noise, as [...]

Sacrificial

By |2021-04-03T20:58:47-04:00April 3rd, 2021||

A term used to describe MOV based surge suppressors since they “wear out” with use.

Sag

By |2021-04-03T20:55:50-04:00April 3rd, 2021||

A momentary voltage decrease of the power voltage, lasting several seconds or longer.

Resistance

By |2021-04-03T20:54:10-04:00April 3rd, 2021||

A property of electrical conductors or electrical insulators which characterizes their ability to conduct or resist [...]

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