Do surge protectors work only once?
Do surge protectors work only once? There's no exact lifespan we can give you, and it varies from area to area — it depends how many surges occur in your area as well as how many joules your protector can absorb. Many people recommend replacing a surge protector every two years or so, but any recommendation like this one can only be a rule of thumb. How does a single phase surge protector work? It works by pulling the current from one outlet and passing it through to the devices you have plugged into the surge protector. A surge protector...