Generac 7409 - Whole-House Surge Protection Device

Generac 7409 - Whole-House Surge Protection Device

Lightning strikes and utility switching can cause voltage transients and power surges in the electrical grid. These surges travel through distribution lines and into homes or businesses, damaging sensitive electronic appliances and shortening their life. Many transients go undetected, but overtime, contribute to sudden and inexplicable failures of electrical equipment. Products that are susceptible to damage include: mobile phones, computers, televisions, appliances, smart home devices, and lighting fixtures. Generac’s whole-house surge protection device (SPD) helps protect against these damaging surges and transients by blocking them from entering homes or businesses.

Features 

Whole-House Protection (Primary Feature): 

• Helps protect against damaging surges caused by lightning strikes, utility switching events, or grid disturbances, blocking them from entering the home or business.

High Surge Capacity:

• Features a substantial 50,000 Amps Per Phase Surge Current Capacity, providing robust defense against major transients.

High Short Circuit Rating:

• Offers a 200,000 Amp Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR).

Advanced MOV Technology:

• Utilizes Thermally Protected Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs), which activate when voltage rises above a safe level (e.g., 150V L-N, 300V L-L) and safely redirect excess voltage to the ground.

                                     Installation Flexibility:

NEMA 4X Enclosure:

• Weather-resistant rating allows for flexible indoor or outdoor installation.

Type 1 or Type 2 Rated:

• Can be installed at the service entrance (Type 1) or downstream within a branch panel (Type 2, typically on the load side of a 20-amp breaker).