Power Protection & Distribution Units

What Is the Difference Between a Surge Protector and a Power Strip?

A power strip is just a wall socket with many outlets. It acts as an extension of your wall plug and has several plugs. A circuit breaker is built into most power strips. A surge protector, on the other hand, protects your equipment against damaging power spikes in your feed. The joules of surge protectors are measured. These ratings show how much of a surge a protection can take.

Uninterruptible Power Supply: What Is It?

After the main power source fails, a UPS maintains power flow to a device for a set period of time. It provides short-term power to a system or gadget using its own inbuilt battery. Surge protectors can be included in these power distribution devices to safeguard electronics from power spikes. When main power fails, a UPS can also function as an alert system for computer users, providing them enough time to properly shut down a device and preserve essential files.

What Is a Power Inverter and How Does It Work?

A power inverter is a device that converts DC electricity, such as that supplied by a car's lighter, to AC power, such as that supplied by a residential wall outlet. For delicate devices built for use with AC power, an inverter smooths out the harsh power signal emitted by a DC power source. Modified sine and pure sine inverters are the two primary types of inverters. Modified sine inverters, such as automobile chargers, make up the great bulk of commercial products. Pure sine inverters are more advanced and uncommon equipment that are utilized with complex electronics that are sensitive to power signal variations.