Why is 12 volt equipment more susceptable to spikes and transients than AC mains connected equipment?
A. Because A.C. main operated equipment must first convert the AC voltage to DC voltage for use by the electronic components, it provides a degree of immunity from ‘surges’. Still, we know that surges are a big problem for this type of equipment. Low voltage equipment is much more susceptable to spikes and transients because it is powered DIRECTLY from the 12 volt source. It has no ‘conversion’ process to ‘filter’ some of the problems out before they reach the electronic circuitry.
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