From instant functional loss to deteriorating quality over time, power surges can damage your devices in a variety of ways.
A power surge is an abrupt momentary flow of electricity into the network. They occur automatically when power flow is interrupted and restarted or if additional power is returned or brought back to the power network. Power surges can trip a circuit breaker and shut down an electrical system. A current spike during the power rush is quite sudden and less than 1000th of a second. Surge voltage may vary from hundred to thousands of volts. The voltage can exceed the threshold of power input from electronic circuits, which can damage electronic devices at our house.
High-powered electrical appliances can induce power spikes when turned on or when high-energy components like a motor kick in. This can potentially harm other electrical outlets in your home or anything else plugged in the wall.
You may be using circuit breakers or fuse box to may protect your home but if damaged they may lead to a power surge.A lot of internal power surges also take place due to bad or weak wiring. If you feel your wiring is defective, consult a professional electrician.
Power recovery after an outage can cause a surge in power when electricity returns to your equipment at once. If you are experiencing a blackout, turn off and unplug appliances.
External power surges coming from outside your home can be caused by a tree limb touching a power line or lightning strike near utility equipment.
In some cases animals or wildlife can come into contact with electrical equipment like a transformer and cause a power surge.
From instant functional loss to a deteriorating quality over time, power surges can damage your devices in a variety of forms.
Power surges can even start fires if your devices do not have proper electrical protection.Large power surges fry plastic and metal components in electronic devices but even small surges can damage electronic microprocessors and circuits, causing defects that increase the risk of electricity and fires.
A point-of-use surge protector is an easy solution for plug in appliances like your computer, phone, and television. This system resembles a regular power bank, and the equipment that needs to be protected is directly connected to the device. These surge protectors do not prevent or suppress the flow; instead, they redirect the flow to a ground. If a point-of-use surge protector does not fit or just a single device needs to be protected, a special power outlet can be installed with integrated surge protection. While surge protectors guard devices typically connected to a power outlet, an electrical panel surge protector is required to protect hardwired items such as air conditioners and lights within the home's electronic system. An electrical panel surge protector is installed in your power panel, and usually, it either balances increases in power and fluctuations or stops them.