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Schools and other educational facilities are the repositories of our
hopes for the future of our nation. In those hallowed halls we mold
the minds of those that seek the knowledge needed to build a better
tomorrow. We have invested huge sums to create high quality
facilities, and we funnel tax dollars as well as private funds into
computers and communications equipment for those facilities. Yet we
often do not recognize that the electrical systems of those
facilities plus the computers and communications in those facilities
are under constant attack from transients impinging on the
electrical system.
While about 20% of all electrical problems are the result of
external events such as lightning, and utility grid switching
actions, over 80% are caused by events occurring inside of the
facility. Automatic events such as the HVAC kicking on, or elevators
moving as well as simple actions such as turning the lights on and
off can cause transient voltages. Over time these transient voltage
surges degrade and/or destroy electronics. Also surges do more than
destroy computer and communications equipment: they also degrade
and/or ruin electrical outlets, light switches, fluorescent lights,
HVAC components, and Elevator controls.
How long it takes surges to degrade electronic and electrical
equipment depends on the size and source of the surges. If lightning
is the source then large portions of the buildings electronics
(perhaps even all) can receive major damage or be destroyed in well
under a second. While internally generated transients may take
several years to degrade other electronics enough to cause their
failure. The elimination of transient induced wear and damage can
result in large maintenance savings.
A properly configured comprehensive layered protection system
covering all wiring based equipment will quickly pay for itself and
reduce maintenance costs for years to come. The Total Protection
Solutions team offers facility surveys that will help you determine
the optimum layered surge protection system to insure that minimized
maintenance costs. Call your local Total Protection Solutions
distributor today to get help in cutting facility operating
expenses.
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