It could have occurred to anyone you've known. severe storm, lightning, and the power is cut off, and then it returns quickly. When you attempt to restart your computer, it stops functioning. Lightning has struck an electric line, which caused an abrupt increase in electrical pressure. The resultant surge in power at your house has overwhelmed the electronic circuitry of your computer. An expensive item to repair or replace.
While lightning strikes
are recognized for their ability to cause a huge surge in voltage, ordinary
appliances in your home can create small power surges every when they are
powered on. As time passes, these little surges cause damage to your
property and can gradually reduce the lifespan of your stereo, computer or air
conditioner and any other appliance that is connected to an outlet for power or
wired to the electrical system in your home.
Understanding more about
surges in power and surge safety can you keep your home safe from harm.
What happens
when a power surge cause damage?
In Australia the typical
electrical voltage used for homes in the majority of states is 230V plus 10
percent to - 6 percent, which includes load fluctuations when appliances are
come into and out.
If the voltage is higher
than the range of operation of an appliance this can cause electrical currents
to become arcing within the appliance. The arcs generated by electrical
currents create heat and this heat can cause damages to the appliance's
electrical components. The damage is cumulative, which means your
appliances will continue to operate as usual until the damage is excessive and
your computer or TV is unable to function due to no apparent reason.
What can I do to
protect my property?
In order to connecting
appliances like television or your computer A point-of-use surge protector is a
great solution. The device looks like an ordinary power board. The
appliances that require protection are connected directly to the device.
A point-of use surge
protector can't prevent or stop an electrical surge. Instead, it redirects the
surge to the ground. If a point of use protector isn't work, or if you
only require protection for only one appliance, a specific outlet that has
built-in surge protection is installed.
A comprehensive
approach
Although point-of-use
appliances guard appliances that are typically connected to power outlets
You'll need a second device to guard appliances that are hardwired to the
electrical system of your home for example, lights and air conditioners. A
surge protector for your electrical panel is a perfect complement to your
point-of-use devices.
It is located inside the
electrical panel that is your main electrical source, and usually, it levels
out power surges and fluctuations or stop these before they reach your devices
at point-of-use.
Through the combination of
point-of-use protection and surge protection for electrical panels your home
will be safe from anything but the strongest of voltage surges.
If you've had problems with power surges in the past, or wish to safeguard your home against potential damage, contact the skilled electricians from Direct Point Electrical. They provide Electrician Services in Narre Warren and the surrounding suburbs, we'll ensure that you're aware of all options for power surges to help you make the most economical and well-informed choice.
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