Invention of the surge protector

August 9, 2024

The surge protector was invented in 1970. What was its official name back then? Was it … A.) Zap Trap, B.) Power Devourer, C.) Watt Wad or D.) Shock Block?

The answer: A.) Zap Trap. It was the name Harold P. Kopp of Buffalo, New York, coined for his invention to protect electronics against television blowouts. Kinda wish that name had stuck around …

⚡ Speaking of, I just opened my water bill and electricity bill at the same time. I was shocked! Shocked, I tell you!

Tags: electricity, electronics, new, television, time, water

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