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-- Infinity Systems, Inc. of Spokane, WA now offers a load center panel with built-in surge suppression and manual transfer
switch system. Whole house/office surge and transient protection in these panels takes the place of multiple surge power
strips. The manual transfer switch allows the homeowner a safe and legal means for the use of a backup generator. The surge
suppression devices are integrated into well-known brands of residential panels, including Square D Homeline, Cutler Hammer
BR, GE and Siemens.
The Integrated Load System (ILS) being offered is unique in the industry. Several companies offer external add-on devices,
the ILS is the only integrated device designed specifically for residential and light commercial use. Electricians and contractors
will see a reduction in installation time and material as the panel is installed exactly like a standard distribution panel.
The surge protection is easily replaceable while the power is still on.
It is a fact that transients and surges significantly reduce the life of household appliances and devices. For instance,
the Reliability Analysis Center of Rome, New York reports that fluorescent lamps have a 2.5 year mean time between failure
(MTBF) rating without a surge protection device and with surge suppression, the MTBF increases to 23 years. Electric motors,
often found in appliances can show an increased MTBF from 4 years to 16 years with the use of a surge protection device. Another
recent study showed that computer memory failure is power (surge and transient) related 80% of the time.
Recently, UL/CUL approval for the Integrated Load System (ILS) was received for the Cutler Hammer and Square D products.
Approval for the GE and Siemens load centers are expected soon.
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