Fundamentals of Surge Protection

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1. True or False: Conductive surfaces like chain link fences can cause a surge from a lightning strike to travel hundreds of feet past power cables, potentially leading to brownouts or blackouts.

2. Which surge protector type is the most robust and is typically located directly at the electrical meter?

3. Which surge protector type is installed at the point of use (i.e., NOT at the meter or just downstream of the line voltage)?

4. Lightning strikes make up about _____ of the power surge damage Anthony Knighton has seen in the field.

5. True or False: The Kool Guard 2 must be wired in parallel, not in series.

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Frank Jose Malaver leon @frank-jose-malaver-leon

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3/21/25 at 04:59 AM

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