Thus it doesn't "absorb" anything! It simply shorts the line to prevent the voltage from getting high enough to cause damage.
... to cause damage _other than to itself_! It does absorb energy, into itself. When they've had enough, they explode. They almost always fail shorted, at voltages lower than their rating, and usually below the operating voltage, hence the explosion/fracturing/burning. Every surge they absorb takes a toll. They're a sucky little component, but they're cheap and fairly effective. For a time, which means they're perfect for modern life. (No long-term serviceability, or other thinking.) -- Jim _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
