Voltage Regulator

The electrical voltage is not uniform: it sometimes fluctuates more or less, thus creating situations of overvoltage or undervoltage. However, these variations can be harmful to your electrical equipment. The voltage regulator is a solution to protect them.

The voltage regulator can be positive, negative or adjustable in nature. The choice depends on the type of use planned for this type of component. It can also be a switching regulator, allowing current to be diverted from one part of the circuit to another. The positive voltage regulator can withstand more or less current power. In the case of an adjustable voltage regulator, the regulation range is defined by the manufacturer. By referring to the product description or instructions, it is easy to determine the power limits not to be exceeded.

Electrical voltage is the potential difference between two points in an electrical circuit. It happens that the electrical voltage varies: it is a brief phenomenon, which does not stop the operation of devices connected to the mains. We can sometimes identify the problem thanks to the lighting, which will seem stronger or weaker at times. It can also happen that a drop in voltage is likened to a micro power cut. Conversely, there may be moments of overvoltage, during which your equipment under voltage, i.e. connected to the mains, receives a higher voltage than normal. Whether they come from your devices themselves or from an external phenomenon (lightning for example or a voltage fluctuation on the network), these voltage variations can in the long run prove harmful to the proper functioning of electrical devices. . To protect your equipment, it may be necessary to install a voltage regulator, also called a voltage stabilizer.