What is the life expectancy of Surge Protective Devices?

Issue:

Lifespan of SPDs

Product Line:

Surge Protective Device

Resolution:

Due to the volatile and unpredictable nature of surges in real-world applications, no information is available regarding the SPD unit's lifespan.

These are the things to consider:

Exposure level (high, medium, low) – Internal (connected loads) and External (Utility)

Wire length of SPD installation

Types of loads connected downstream from the SPD

Amplitude and duration of surges

Released for: Schneider Electric USA