Abstract: A transient voltage surge suppressor assembly comprising: a first energy absorbing device; a second energy absorbing device in parallel with the first device; and a voltage sense circuit configured to take the first device off-line when a voltage swell lasts for a duration. The first and second devices may be wired in parallel between a line and a neutral. The assembly may include a third energy absorbing device wired between the line and a ground, the third device also being configured to be taken off-line when the voltage swell lasts for the duration. The voltage sense circuit may be powered by a line voltage or a lower supply voltage. The first device may be more sensitive than the second device. For example, the first device may have a lower clamping voltage than the second device. The first device may be smaller and/or include fewer components than the second device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an improved system and method that reduces fulgurites and their effects in a fuse. The fuse element can be at least partially coated with a high temperature elastomeric compound, such as a silicone, that can substantially withstand the heat of the current sufficient to “blow” the fuse and associated arcing, if any, and not allow the local melting of the sand to form the fulgurite. Thus, the elastomeric compound shields the sand from the arcing. The arcing can be suppressed faster by not allowing fulgurites to form near the arc to provide a channel for the arc. The arc can be suppressed quicker with less heat without the channel. In general, if a fulgurite is formed, it is formed near the beginning of the elastomeric coating that is distal from another part of the exposed fuse such that arcing, if any, is reduced.