Maxivolt Case Studies
Get insight into the world of surge suppression and witness some of the innovative solutions we’re implementing for clients around the world.
Food Processing
Food Processing KEY INSIGHT Manufacturing capacity and efficiency have seen huge growth through technological advancements in recent years, but this progress comes with new challenges.
Water Treatment
Water Treatment KEY INSIGHT Disrupted groundwater production, treatment, and distribution can affect the health and welfare of communities, not to mention hampering industrial operations and
Manufacturing
KEY INSIGHT Technological advancements in manufacturing have provided a major growth in production capacity and efficiency. Unfortunately, the electronic components that make these advancements possible
Oil Production
KEY INSIGHT Reacting to unplanned maintenance issues prevents teams from being able to focus on important tasks and projects. Not only is this frustrating, but
Water Production
KEY INSIGHT Reliable groundwater production is mission-critical to many communities, industrial operations, and other establishments. Replacing a downhole pump is typically a painful and expensive
Lighting
KEY INSIGHT New lighting technologies have overtaken the lighting industry based on low energy consumption and long-life expectancies. The energy savings are real, but many
Maxivolt Tech Notes
Understand transient voltage through real-world application.
Transient Voltage Threatens EV Charger Reliability
Transient voltage events—short, high-voltage spikes—pose a serious threat to EV charging systems. Left unaddressed, these disturbances can degrade, disrupt, or even destroy sensitive components in both chargers and connected vehicles.
Diagnosing “Ghost Faults”
Ghost faults—also sometimes called phantom or elusive faults—are intermittent electrical anomalies that cause unexpected and unwanted behavior in equipment (e.g. nuisance trips, resets, flickers).
3 Must-Haves for Power Quality
Power quality isn’t a single product or solution—it’s a strategy. By prioritizing voltage stability, transient voltage mitigation, harmonic distortion control, and reliable grounding, you’re not just preventing problems—you’re enabling performance.
Transformers Do Not Stop Transient Voltage
Transformers are a staple in electrical systems, stepping voltage up or down as needed. But when it comes to one of the most prevalent power quality threats—transient overvoltage—transformers fall short. Here’s why that matters more than one might think.
Common Pump-Off Controller Failure Modes and Their Fixes
Like all automation technologies, POCs are not without their challenges. Despite their advanced capabilities, they can become sources of inefficiency or downtime if not properly configured, hardened, and maintained. Understanding the common failure modes associated with POCs is essential for technicians tasked with ensuring reliable and optimized pump operation.
How Transient Overvoltage Affects Microprocessor Logic
Transient overvoltage events—such as lightning, switching surges, or electrostatic discharge (ESD)—introduce brief but disruptive voltage spikes into microprocessors. These transient overvoltages induce logic faults that manifest as unexpected malfunctions or system errors.
How to Reduce Electrical Failure In Mini-split Units
While mini-split systems, also known as ductless systems, are hailed for their flexibility and energy efficiency, they are prone to electrical issues.
Persistent Equipment Failures Despite SPD Usage: Unveiling Potential Causes
SPDs are essential components in safeguarding electrical systems from damaging voltage spikes and surges. However, their effectiveness can be compromised by a variety of factors, including oversizing, improper grounding, and insufficient protection. Moreover, issues such as TOV, voltage sags, spikes, harmonics, and frequency variations present additional risks that must be addressed through a comprehensive approach to power quality management. Implementing well-rounded surge protection strategies and power quality improvements can help extend the life of equipment, reduce operational downtime, and ultimately save on costly repairs and replacements.
Over 36 Years Experience & Knowledge Protecting Industries from Transient Voltage
Product selection, placement, and installation are critical to the performance of a surge suppression system. Maxivolt determines what devices are needed based on the immunity level of the specific electrical load to be protected. The placement of the devices is then determined based on the ideal location to maximize protection against both externally and internally generated power surges. Next the device must be installed as “the path of least resistance” in the system. Coordination of these 3 critical factors ensures the client’s surge suppression system will perform to its optimum capabilities.
