Suppressing the surge
Article Abstract:
Using surge suppressors is the least expensive way to protect household electronic equipment from damage due to increases in voltage as appliances are switched off or as power companies switch power from one area to another. Surge suppressors absorb some of the electrical surge and send the rest to ground.
Publication Name: Today's Homeowner
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1089-4810
Year: 1997
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A current affair: checking out your power
Article Abstract:
Both power dips and surges can present problems for the home office computer and other electronic equipment. Tips are given on how to find out how much amperage office equipment will need. Other tips include the use of surge protectors, and uninterrupted power supplies.
Publication Name: Today's Homeowner
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1089-4810
Year: 1997
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To catch a thief: from designer watchdogs to voice-altering telephones
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Some home security machinery and tools are presented. The gadgets are all mechanical and range from dye guns, an alarm that goes off at 110 decibels, a door peephole and many others. They are all very nineties in style and sophistication.
Publication Name: House & Garden
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9528
Year: 1993
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