Category Archives: Articles
If push comes to shove, you lose in the perception game
Many hardware & software providers don’t realize that the effects of transients are significantly impacting [...]
Electrical Problem-Solving Made Easy
“Well, if it can be thought, it can be done, a problem can be overcome” [...]
A severe storm warning is not the only time to worry about power problems
Severe weather conditions can wreak havoc on any business—particularly restaurants that suffer from a reduction [...]
What does let-through voltage do to connected equipment?
Let-through voltage is the key to determining the impact of your power protection. The more [...]
Managed Print System Vulnerability Solved with “Easy Fix”
Experienced document-management resellers utilize electronic power conditioning to resolve unexplained system crashes An insidious threat [...]
Lightning strikes coming soon to a location near you
Summer has officially started, which means it’s time to think about severe weather. This year’s [...]
Are you a victim of logic confusion?
Logic confusion is one word we like to toss around at Smart Power in regards [...]
MythBusters – The Smart Power Way
Electricity is fascinating but many people don’t stop and think about it until there’s a [...]
The Dangers of Neutral to Ground Bonding in Surge Suppressors
By Mark Waller Mark Waller & Associates Chino Hills, CA Why would anyone want to [...]
Voltage Transients
To most people, power quality is a mystery unless it is a power outage or [...]
UPS Types & Common Power Problems
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS), also referred to as a battery backup maintains a supply [...]
The Effects of Common Mode (N-G) Noise on a Data String
Today’s electronics have microprocessors that act as high speed switches. These switches are turned off [...]
Warning! Don’t be liable for this!
Not all power protection equipment in the market is GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) compatible. [...]
Feeling Dirty? (Power, That Is)
From time to time, you’ll hear us reference “dirty power” when talking about our products. [...]
Move over, Rippley: It’s time for Smart Power’s Believe it or not!
Electricity is a fascinating thing—trust us, we know. At Smart Power, we are dedicated to [...]