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transformers: Surge protection devices can safeguard pool
equipment Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Pool owners don't think
about protecting their pool's electrical equipment from storms.
Certain disruptions may lead to fluctuations which may damage or
destroy sensitive electrical components due to extra voltage.
Voltage surges are sometimes referred to as spikes. The spike
can harm both high and low voltage pool equipment. High voltage
equipment includes pool-pump motor, spa air blower, heat pumps,
pool, spa lights and fiber optic illuminators. Low voltage power
runs automation control panels, displays and actuator valves.
The cost of replacing the equipment may be costly. Homemakers
can purchase surge-protection devices to guard against spikes.
Surge protection devices should be installed by a licensed,
trained and insured electrical contractor. Warning: This job is
not do-it-yourself. Surge protection devices can reduce the
spikes on your pool equipment, but