epiphiny43 -> RE: Question for dog owners/Those experienced with dogs (10/8/2017 10:53:13 PM)
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The dog is chewing the cord 'upstream' of any CGFI in the surge protector/power strip, with aren't universal in surge protectors anyway. CGFIs compare the hot wire voltage to the ground wire, and disconnect in as little as 1/10sec. if there is any detectable difference, which always happens with a short circuit. The dog may get a short jolt of 120v., but won't get the sustained current that 'electrocutes' by paralyzing the diaphragm and/or heart. The CGFI has to be at the plug end, or the panel, to protect from damage upstream of the surge protector. A surge protector is more for sensitive digital equipment, and detours any above normal current to ground. Serious surge protectors can handle some lightning strikes. Most are designed for the common but destructive power surges in utility lines or poorly set up house wiring with large power using components. Mechanical protection of wiring (See links above) works for many breeds. Really powerful jaws are difficult to counter. We have the same issues with large Cockatoos, who can chew through most anything short of substantial metal. Finding a persistent bad tasting repellent (the animal decides 'bad tasting', not us.) seems useful for Most chewers, of any species. Neurotic animals can defy all normal repelling agents, leaving only physical barriers they can't defeat.
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