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  • Similar to the MOVs, some surge protectors use a gas discharge arrestor or gas tube, which acts similarly to an MOV since the gas in the tube becomes ionized, and less resistance to electricity flow permits over-voltage energy to flow to the physical ground.

    Electrical surges and spikes 2008

  • Similar to the MOVs, some surge protectors use a gas discharge arrestor or gas tube, which acts similarly to an MOV since the gas in the tube becomes ionized, and less resistance to electricity flow permits over-voltage energy to flow to the physical ground.

    Electrical surges and spikes 2008

  • Saying that, it is important to bear in mind that switch-mode power supplies (such as those found in PC's and monitors) are incredibly tolerant of being run over-voltage for extended periods.

    Bring or buy there? 2004

  • Here in Lerdo we don't have an over-voltage problem.

    Electronics and humidity 2003

  • Here in Lerdo we don't have an over-voltage problem.

    Electronics and humidity 2003

  • Here in Lerdo we don't have an over-voltage problem.

    Electronics and humidity 2003

  • Here in Lerdo we don't have an over-voltage problem.

    Electronics and humidity 2003

  • Here in Lerdo we don't have an over-voltage problem.

    Electronics and humidity 2003

  • Here in Lerdo we don't have an over-voltage problem.

    Electronics and humidity 2003

  • Here in Lerdo we don't have an over-voltage problem.

    Electronics and humidity 2003

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