Being prepared is one of the smartest things taught in some institutions. Doing this for your home and electrical products is no different. One way to do be prepared against the ravages of storms is a whole house surge protector installation. As the title implies, this is a security blanket for a complete house. We here at Rockwall Electric are waiting to help you with this important project.

No matter where you live, your home experiences power surges. Without the right protection, these surges can fry your electronic devices and make you lose important, irreplaceable data. This protection can be as simple as buying a surge protector... as long as you get the right one. You need something with a high rating of surge protector joules. What does that mean? We take a closer look at power surges, surge protectors, and joule ratings below, so make sure you stay tuned.

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Loss of neutral is a serious condition. A break in the neutral conductor will simply result in a loss of the energy supply which leads to an Irrespective of load balance.

Type O used exclusively in Thailand 3 pins grounded 16 A 220 – 240 V socket compatible with plug types C & O (partial and unsafe compatibility with E & F)

BTU is short for British Thermal Unit, a unit of measurement that shows just how much energy your air conditioner uses to remove heat from your home within an hour. It may seem overly technical, but BTU is an important metric that can help you determine the kind of air conditioner you need for a home your size.

Universal sockets "Universal" or "multi-standard" sockets are intended to accommodate plugs of various types. In some jurisdictions, they violate safety standards for sockets. Safety advocates, the United States Army, and a manufacturer of sockets point out a number of safety issues with universal socket and adapters, including voltage mismatch, exposure of live pins, lack of proper earth ground connection, or lack of protection from overload or short circuit. Universal sockets may not meet technical standards for durability, plug retention force, temperature rise of components, or other performance requirements, as they are outside the scope of national and international technical standards.

Type N used in Brazil and South Africa 3 pins grounded 10 A, 16 A & 20 A 100 – 240 V socket compatible with plug types C & N

AC power plugs and sockets connect electric equipment to the alternating current (AC) mains electricity power supply in buildings and at other sites. Electrical plugs and sockets differ from one another in voltage and current rating, shape, size, and connector type. Different standard systems of plugs and sockets are used around the world.

A volt-ampere (SI symbol: V⋅A or V A; also VA) is the unit for the apparent power in an electrical circuit. The apparent power equals the product of root mean square voltage and root mean square current.[1] In direct current (DC) circuits, this product is equal to the real power[2] in watts. Volt-amperes are usually used for analyzing alternating current (AC) circuits. The volt-ampere is dimensionally equivalent to the watt (in SI units, 1 V⋅A = 1 W). VA rating is most used for generators and transformers (and other power handling equipment) where loads may be reactive (inductive or capacitive).

Type M mainly used in South Africa 3 pins grounded 15 A 220 – 240 V socket compatible with plug type M