September 2026

Generative AI Didn’t Get These Surge Protection Searches Correct

2026-09-29T09:59:07-05:00September 29, 2026|

The Importance of Expert Sources and Licensed Professionals We’ve noticed a slight—sometimes not-so-slight—problem with surge protection searches using generative artificial intelligence (AI). The answers to some questions aren’t always right. In some cases, they’re misleading or missing crucial information, and in others, they’re incorrect. The bigger issue with this is the risk that comes with it; electronic devices, appliances, and other electrical systems may not be properly protected, or it could result in a true safety concern. Here are a few examples of recent AI searches on surge protection, the answers provided, and the critical information that was missed or [...]

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October 2025

Mastering Surge Protection Installations - Understanding & Avoiding a Common Mistake: "Double Tapping"

2026-02-27T11:13:59-05:00October 28, 2025|

Just because something is relatively common in practice, doesn’t mean it’s always correct. In fact, we’re seeing surge protection installations that aren’t just incorrect–they also go against the National Electrical Code (NEC) and can ultimately result in an electrical safety hazard. What’s the main issue? “Double tap” installations of line side Type 1 surge protective devices. We aren’t going to bury the lede on this one, so here’s a key takeaway for installers and integrators: a Type 1 surge protective device (SPD) doesn’t need to be installed on the line side of the main breaker, so avoid the issue entirely [...]

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