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> Don't buy MR DIY Surge Protector powerstrip, The MOV is only protecting one socket.

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post Aug 13 2018, 08:30 PM

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QUOTE(JohnLai @ Aug 13 2018, 07:56 PM)
Yes, I know about those three lines protection.

In MR DIY powerstrip, if there is power surge and all four switches are turned on, only Green socket will be protected from surge while the Blue, Orange and Red sockets will be hit by surge.

In this case, the MOV should be installed as shown below in red line (Point of entry):
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This way, all four sockets will be protected from surge coming from Live wire by redirecting surge to Neutral wire out.
I have no idea why the MOV is installed that way protecting only one socket sweat.gif  and still pass SIRIM.
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pls dont tell me u r an electrical engineer
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post Aug 13 2018, 08:33 PM

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QUOTE(fireballs @ Aug 13 2018, 08:20 PM)
Even the protection voltage also wrong.
Should be 275
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we get single phase 220, 240v is rms value. peak is 220 X root(2).

275V hancur lor
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post Aug 13 2018, 08:34 PM

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QUOTE(waterjunk @ Aug 13 2018, 08:28 PM)
Well the truth about surge protection is electrical surges are kinda unpredictable in terms of amplitude (peak to peak volt) or duration (surge time) so designing a perfect surge arrestor is close to impossible. Even industrial surge protector guys such as Emerson etc usually do not offer any sort of guarantee.

In fact some manufacturers put multiple MOVs across the same system in hopes that one of them 'catches' the strike. Theoretically installing a MOV at the 'entrance' is a good industry practice but there is no concrete proof that installing elsewhere along the PCC (Point of common coupling) affects the efficiency of the surge arrestor system.

If you have an expensive equipment, investing in a proper surge arrestor instead of Mr DIY is highly recommended  biggrin.gif
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you can say its electrical energy in Joule. its one of the specs.
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post Aug 13 2018, 08:35 PM

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QUOTE(lawrencesha @ Aug 13 2018, 08:24 PM)
Anyway, when 1000V comes along, do you think that small MOV will help?

Industrial surge protection cost thousands of dollars. And most of all, they have good grounding (which also cost thousands to achieve).
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it can many-many volts.

it depends on how much electrical energy absorbed in Joule
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QUOTE(lawrencesha @ Aug 13 2018, 08:03 PM)
Uncle must have failed electronics in college. The MOV is placed in the COMMON ground and neutral point - which is exactly the same as what you mentioned in the later post.
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it will work

but not a good design
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post Aug 13 2018, 08:39 PM

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QUOTE(WaCKy-Angel @ Aug 13 2018, 08:37 PM)
lel these cheapo thing got surge protector? jew so gullible to believe them?
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if that MOV is not imitation, it can offer surge protection across Live n Neutral as per spec.
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QUOTE(ar188 @ Aug 13 2018, 08:38 PM)
betul la use 471
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u wrote 275... the 275 is part number or volt?
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QUOTE(endau02 @ Aug 13 2018, 08:43 PM)
u wrote 275... the 275 is part number or volt?
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OK

i saw the data sheet. it can be used.

the question here is can 275V damage ur load? if can, then hv to go 275V

sorry
QUOTE(ar188 @ Aug 13 2018, 08:45 PM)
where did i write? hmm.gif

in anycase if got one behind the part number, usually is multiplier la.
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u did wrote 275 lol

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post Aug 13 2018, 09:00 PM

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QUOTE(ar188 @ Aug 13 2018, 08:54 PM)
u got eye sight problem?

come i screen cap for you who wrote 275

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ok sorry

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QUOTE(waterjunk @ Aug 13 2018, 09:04 PM)
I not sifu la lol. If you paranoid then make a trip to Jln Pasar, buy another MOV with same part number and stick it to the entrance also can.

What makes u consider surge arrestors at the first place? If your lights dim while your neighbours wash their car it's better to check grounding instead  icon_rolleyes.gif
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