As electricity consumption increases in the summer and thunderstorms increase, resulting in increased instability in power supply, it is particularly important to provide additional protection for household appliances.
As a commonly used household appliance with large power consumption, air conditioners need a suitable voltage protector to ensure their safe operation.
Below, we will explain in detail how to choose a suitable voltage protector for your home air conditioner.
First, Choose the right type
Over voltage protector: This protector will automatically cut off the power supply when the voltage exceeds the set safety value to prevent the equipment from burning due to excessive voltage.
Under voltage protector: When the voltage is lower than the set value, the under voltage protector will cut off the power supply to prevent the air conditioner from being damaged due to low voltage operation.
Full-featured voltage protector: This protector has both over voltage and under voltage protection functions, making it ideal for home use.
Then you need to know the power rating and voltage requirements of your air conditioner.
Because the air conditioner is an inductive load appliance, the inrush current during the startup and working stages is relatively large, so the rated power of the voltage protector must be greater than the maximum power of the air conditioner to ensure normal operation and provide adequate protection. For example, for a 2000-watt air conditioner, it is wise to choose a voltage protector with a rated power of more than 2500 watts (power = voltage * current)
Third, Confirm the protection range of the voltage protector.
When selecting a voltage protector, you must first confirm its protection range. For areas with large voltage fluctuations, it is recommended to choose a voltage protector with a larger protection range.This ensures that electrical equipment can still be fully
protected when voltage fluctuations are severe, thereby avoiding equipment damage or failure caused by voltage instability.
At last Delayed start function
In order to protect the service life of electrical equipment such as air conditioners, for some areas with frequent voltage fluctuations in a short period of time, it is recommended to choose a voltage protector with a longer delay time, or a voltage protector with
an adjustable delay time. This delayed start function can delay the start of the equipment for a period of time after the voltage returns to stability, avoiding losses and failures caused by frequent starts of the equipment. The delayed start function can greatly
reduce equipment damage caused by frequent voltage fluctuations, extend the service life of the equipment, and improve the safety and reliability of use.
Hope these tips help you keep your air conditioner safe and running smoothly all summer long!
