TalkElectricNG:
What are power surges?

Power surges are very brief, usually lasting millionths of a second. They can vary in duration and magnitude, varying from a few hundred volts to several thousand volts.

Power surges damage appliances installed in home hence they can be very harmful. They can result from thunderstorms, intense heat, irregular or erratic power supply and also more importantly unstable distribution. Unstable distribution will increase the chances for surges to occur and the sad part of it is distribution companies can find it difficult to regulate distribution.

No matter where you live, your home experiences power surges. Electrical devices handle specific voltage level for which they are designed. Unfortunately, in cases where these devices are subject to higher voltages than they are designed for, damage will occur. Generally speaking the greater the voltages, and the longer the period over which they occur, the greater the chances damage will most likely occur.

To prevent these surges from occurring and possibly damage things at home, it is up to the ;you the consumer to to this.
What causes power surges?

There are two common types of power surges. They can either occur as a result of external factors or internal factors. When certain appliances are switched on and off regularly either by self or as a result of erratic power supply, a large amount of energy is needed to switch them on. Such appliances include refrigerators, air conditioners etc.

More often than not power surges occur mostly by internal factors. These can occur up to twenty five times daily in an electric motor. Devices such as hair dryers and power tools can cause such surges too.

In Nigeria, external power surge effect occurs also more frequently due to erratic power supply. Every time there is power outage the likelihood that power surge will occur when power is restored is high. Other external factors may include animals entering transformers or tree branches touching power lines.

The more obvious power surge we experience is usually through lightning eventhough it does not occur frequently. Whenever lightning strikes a power line whether it is underground or in a building, the electrical pressure it builds gets to millions of volts. This causes extreme power surge that damages even surge protectors. Surge protectors may not be ideal to rely on when protecting your home appliances from lightning. The best protection is to switch off devices
Why worry about power surges?

Any microprocessor based electronic appliances is highly susceptible to power surge. Modern day electronic equipment are made with microprocessor including cell phones, computers, televisions,microwaves, refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines. These power surges gradually degrade the internal circuitry of the equipment and this leads to eventual break down or failure.
Other sources of power surges

Power surges can enter a home through several paths. In the case of lightning, it can take the path of the cable TV or satellite dish cable, through the incoming telephone lines, or through the incoming electrical service line.

Knowing that power surges can take several paths and do not have to enter through the electrical panel indicates a good surge protection system should include:

Protection of the incoming electrical service
Some type of protection of phone lines and cable TV lines
Point-of-use surge protectors at sensitive and expensive appliances

Solution
Unplug devices not in use

The simplest and easiest way to deal with power surge problems is to unplug appliances not being used at any particular point in time. Usually in our homes we have the bad habit of leaving plugged in so many devices even though not being used.

There is absolutely no need leaving in power tools, washing machines or microwaves plugged in when we don’t need them. Since the refrigerators are required to always be on, we can do ourselves a lot good by reducing chances of surge occurring through the habit of switching off.

UPGRADE INADEQUATE WIRING

If you have an older home, inadequate wiring could be the cause. Some very old Electrical systems in homes will not handle large-capacity refrigerators, entertainment systems and computer equipment.

Some visible signs of inadequate wiring are frequent blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers, or lights that flicker or dim when the refrigerator or another large appliance kicks on.

Don’t ignore these symptoms – they’re a signal that something is wrong, and the problem may become a fire hazard.


READ MORE

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TalkElectricNG:
What are power surges?

Power surges are very brief, usually lasting millionths of a second. They can vary in duration and magnitude, varying from a few hundred volts to several thousand volts.

Power surges damage appliances installed in home hence they can be very harmful. They can result from thunderstorms, intense heat, irregular or erratic power supply and also more importantly unstable distribution. Unstable distribution will increase the chances for surges to occur and the sad part of it is distribution companies can find it difficult to regulate distribution.

No matter where you live, your home experiences power surges. Electrical devices handle specific voltage level for which they are designed. Unfortunately, in cases where these devices are subject to higher voltages than they are designed for, damage will occur. Generally speaking the greater the voltages, and the longer the period over which they occur, the greater the chances damage will most likely occur.

To prevent these surges from occurring and possibly damage things at home, it is up to the ;you the consumer to to this.
What causes power surges?

There are two common types of power surges. They can either occur as a result of external factors or internal factors. When certain appliances are switched on and off regularly either by self or as a result of erratic power supply, a large amount of energy is needed to switch them on. Such appliances include refrigerators, air conditioners etc.

More often than not power surges occur mostly by internal factors. These can occur up to twenty five times daily in an electric motor. Devices such as hair dryers and power tools can cause such surges too.

In Nigeria, external power surge effect occurs also more frequently due to erratic power supply. Every time there is power outage the likelihood that power surge will occur when power is restored is high. Other external factors may include animals entering transformers or tree branches touching power lines.

The more obvious power surge we experience is usually through lightning eventhough it does not occur frequently. Whenever lightning strikes a power line whether it is underground or in a building, the electrical pressure it builds gets to millions of volts. This causes extreme power surge that damages even surge protectors. Surge protectors may not be ideal to rely on when protecting your home appliances from lightning. The best protection is to switch off devices
Why worry about power surges?

Any microprocessor based electronic appliances is highly susceptible to power surge. Modern day electronic equipment are made with microprocessor including cell phones, computers, televisions,microwaves, refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines. These power surges gradually degrade the internal circuitry of the equipment and this leads to eventual break down or failure.
Other sources of power surges

Power surges can enter a home through several paths. In the case of lightning, it can take the path of the cable TV or satellite dish cable, through the incoming telephone lines, or through the incoming electrical service line.

Knowing that power surges can take several paths and do not have to enter through the electrical panel indicates a good surge protection system should include:

Protection of the incoming electrical service
Some type of protection of phone lines and cable TV lines
Point-of-use surge protectors at sensitive and expensive appliances

SOLUTION


READ MORE

http://talkelectric.ng/2017/05/05/how-to-protect-your-home-appliances-from-electrical-power-surges68/

TalkElectricNG:
[/quote][quote author=TalkElectricNG post=57157082]What are power surges?

Power surges are very brief, usually lasting millionths of a second. They can vary in duration and magnitude, varying from a few hundred volts to several thousand volts.

Power surges damage appliances installed in home hence they can be very harmful. They can result from thunderstorms, intense heat, irregular or erratic power supply and also more importantly unstable distribution. Unstable distribution will increase the chances for surges to occur and the sad part of it is distribution companies can find it difficult to regulate distribution.

No matter where you live, your home experiences power surges. Electrical devices handle specific voltage level for which they are designed. Unfortunately, in cases where these devices are subject to higher voltages than they are designed for, damage will occur. Generally speaking the greater the voltages, and the longer the period over which they occur, the greater the chances damage will most likely occur.

To prevent these surges from occurring and possibly damage things at home, it is up to the ;you the consumer to to this.
What causes power surges?

There are two common types of power surges. They can either occur as a result of external factors or internal factors. When certain appliances are switched on and off regularly either by self or as a result of erratic power supply, a large amount of energy is needed to switch them on. Such appliances include refrigerators, air conditioners etc.

More often than not power surges occur mostly by internal factors. These can occur up to twenty five times daily in an electric motor. Devices such as hair dryers and power tools can cause such surges too.

In Nigeria, external power surge effect occurs also more frequently due to erratic power supply. Every time there is power outage the likelihood that power surge will occur when power is restored is high. Other external factors may include animals entering transformers or tree branches touching power lines.

The more obvious power surge we experience is usually through lightning eventhough it does not occur frequently. Whenever lightning strikes a power line whether it is underground or in a building, the electrical pressure it builds gets to millions of volts. This causes extreme power surge that damages even surge protectors. Surge protectors may not be ideal to rely on when protecting your home appliances from lightning. The best protection is to switch off devices
Why worry about power surges?

Any microprocessor based electronic appliances is highly susceptible to power surge. Modern day electronic equipment are made with microprocessor including cell phones, computers, televisions,microwaves, refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines. These power surges gradually degrade the internal circuitry of the equipment and this leads to eventual break down or failure.
Other sources of power surges

Power surges can enter a home through several paths. In the case of lightning, it can take the path of the cable TV or satellite dish cable, through the incoming telephone lines, or through the incoming electrical service line.

Knowing that power surges can take several paths and do not have to enter through the electrical panel indicates a good surge protection system should include:

Protection of the incoming electrical service
Some type of protection of phone lines and cable TV lines
Point-of-use surge protectors at sensitive and expensive appliances

SOLUTION


READ MORE

http://talkelectric.ng/2017/05/05/how-to-protect-your-home-appliances-from-electrical-power-surges68/

TalkElectricNG:
What are power surges?

Power surges are very brief, usually lasting millionths of a second. They can vary in duration and magnitude, varying from a few hundred volts to several thousand volts.

Power surges damage appliances installed in home hence they can be very harmful. They can result from thunderstorms, intense heat, irregular or erratic power supply and also more importantly unstable distribution. Unstable distribution will increase the chances for surges to occur and the sad part of it is distribution companies can find it difficult to regulate distribution.

No matter where you live, your home experiences power surges. Electrical devices handle specific voltage level for which they are designed. Unfortunately, in cases where these devices are subject to higher voltages than they are designed for, damage will occur. Generally speaking the greater the voltages, and the longer the period over which they occur, the greater the chances damage will most likely occur.

To prevent these surges from occurring and possibly damage things at home, it is up to the ;you the consumer to to this.
What causes power surges?

There are two common types of power surges. They can either occur as a result of external factors or internal factors. When certain appliances are switched on and off regularly either by self or as a result of erratic power supply, a large amount of energy is needed to switch them on. Such appliances include refrigerators, air conditioners etc.

More often than not power surges occur mostly by internal factors. These can occur up to twenty five times daily in an electric motor. Devices such as hair dryers and power tools can cause such surges too.

In Nigeria, external power surge effect occurs also more frequently due to erratic power supply. Every time there is power outage the likelihood that power surge will occur when power is restored is high. Other external factors may include animals entering transformers or tree branches touching power lines.

The more obvious power surge we experience is usually through lightning eventhough it does not occur frequently. Whenever lightning strikes a power line whether it is underground or in a building, the electrical pressure it builds gets to millions of volts. This causes extreme power surge that damages even surge protectors. Surge protectors may not be ideal to rely on when protecting your home appliances from lightning. The best protection is to switch off devices
Why worry about power surges?

Any microprocessor based electronic appliances is highly susceptible to power surge. Modern day electronic equipment are made with microprocessor including cell phones, computers, televisions,microwaves, refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines. These power surges gradually degrade the internal circuitry of the equipment and this leads to eventual break down or failure.
Other sources of power surges

Power surges can enter a home through several paths. In the case of lightning, it can take the path of the cable TV or satellite dish cable, through the incoming telephone lines, or through the incoming electrical service line.

Knowing that power surges can take several paths and do not have to enter through the electrical panel indicates a good surge protection system should include:

Protection of the incoming electrical service
Some type of protection of phone lines and cable TV lines
Point-of-use surge protectors at sensitive and expensive appliances

SOLUTION


READ MORE

http://talkelectric.ng/2017/05/05/how-to-protect-your-home-appliances-from-electrical-power-surges68/

TalkElectricNG:
Has Nepa ever brought light and some appliances in your house got damaged? Has it happened to some one you know. This pieace explains in details what power surges which causes it are and how you can prevent them

What are power surges?

Power surges are very brief, usually lasting millionths of a second. They can vary in duration and magnitude, varying from a few hundred volts to several thousand volts.

Power surges damage appliances installed in home hence they can be very harmful. They can result from thunderstorms, intense heat, irregular or erratic power supply and also more importantly unstable distribution. Unstable distribution will increase the chances for surges to occur and the sad part of it is distribution companies can find it difficult to regulate distribution.

No matter where you live, your home experiences power surges. Electrical devices handle specific voltage level for which they are designed. Unfortunately, in cases where these devices are subject to higher voltages than they are designed for, damage will occur. Generally speaking the greater the voltages, and the longer the period over which they occur, the greater the chances damage will most likely occur.

To prevent these surges from occurring and possibly damage things at home, it is up to the ;you the consumer to to this.

Solution

Unplug devices not in use

The simplest and easiest way to deal with power surge problems is to unplug appliances not being used at any particular point in time. Usually in our homes we have the bad habit of leaving plugged in so many devices even though not being used.

There is absolutely no need leaving in power tools, washing machines or microwaves plugged in when we don’t need them. Since the refrigerators are required to always be on, we can do ourselves a lot good by reducing chances of surge occurring through the habit of switching off.

UPGRADE INADEQUATE WIRING

If you have an older home, inadequate wiring could be the cause. Some very old Electrical systems in homes will not handle large-capacity refrigerators, entertainment systems and computer equipment.

Some visible signs of inadequate wiring are frequent blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers, or lights that flicker or dim when the refrigerator or another large appliance kicks on.

Don’t ignore these symptoms – they’re a signal that something is wrong, and the problem may become a fire hazard.

FIX OVER LOADED CIRCUIT

If your home is modern , be careful the electrician you use for your house wiring ,you may have a problem with an overloaded circuit. Look out for two (or more) large appliances drawing power from the same circuit, especially in the kitchen. The easier way is to have a single circuit for each appliance if possible.

Another trouble spot might be a circuit with many smaller devices, such as a family room filled with computer and entertainment equipment.

Tell your electrician to establish dedicated circuits for each large appliance, and to divide rooms with multiple devices into separate circuits.


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[/quote][quote author=TalkElectricNG post=57157082]Has Nepa ever brought light and some appliances in your house got damaged? Has it happened to some one you know. This pieace explains in details what power surges which causes it are and how you can prevent them

What are power surges?

Power surges are very brief, usually lasting millionths of a second. They can vary in duration and magnitude, varying from a few hundred volts to several thousand volts.

Power surges damage appliances installed in home hence they can be very harmful. They can result from thunderstorms, intense heat, irregular or erratic power supply and also more importantly unstable distribution. Unstable distribution will increase the chances for surges to occur and the sad part of it is distribution companies can find it difficult to regulate distribution.

No matter where you live, your home experiences power surges. Electrical devices handle specific voltage level for which they are designed. Unfortunately, in cases where these devices are subject to higher voltages than they are designed for, damage will occur. Generally speaking the greater the voltages, and the longer the period over which they occur, the greater the chances damage will most likely occur.

To prevent these surges from occurring and possibly damage things at home, it is up to the ;you the consumer to to this.

Solution

Unplug devices not in use

The simplest and easiest way to deal with power surge problems is to unplug appliances not being used at any particular point in time. Usually in our homes we have the bad habit of leaving plugged in so many devices even though not being used.

There is absolutely no need leaving in power tools, washing machines or microwaves plugged in when we don’t need them. Since the refrigerators are required to always be on, we can do ourselves a lot good by reducing chances of surge occurring through the habit of switching off.

UPGRADE INADEQUATE WIRING

If you have an older home, inadequate wiring could be the cause. Some very old Electrical systems in homes will not handle large-capacity refrigerators, entertainment systems and computer equipment.

Some visible signs of inadequate wiring are frequent blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers, or lights that flicker or dim when the refrigerator or another large appliance kicks on.

Don’t ignore these symptoms – they’re a signal that something is wrong, and the problem may become a fire hazard.

FIX OVER LOADED CIRCUIT

If your home is modern , be careful the electrician you use for your house wiring ,you may have a problem with an overloaded circuit. Look out for two (or more) large appliances drawing power from the same circuit, especially in the kitchen. The easier way is to have a single circuit for each appliance if possible.

Another trouble spot might be a circuit with many smaller devices, such as a family room filled with computer and entertainment equipment.

Tell your electrician to establish dedicated circuits for each large appliance, and to divide rooms with multiple devices into separate circuits.


READ MORE BELOW

http://talkelectric.ng/2017/05/05/how-to-protect-your-home-appliances-from-electrical-power-surges68/

other related article

http://talkelectric.ng/2017/06/05/impact-of-trumps-paris-agreement-pull-out-on-africa/

http://talkelectric.ng/2017/05/27/led-lights-advantages-and-features/


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TalkElectricNG:
Has Nepa ever brought light and some appliances in your house got damaged? Has it happened to some one you know. This pieace explains in details what power surges which causes it are and how you can prevent them

What are power surges?

Power surges are very brief, usually lasting millionths of a second. They can vary in duration and magnitude, varying from a few hundred volts to several thousand volts.

Power surges damage appliances installed in home hence they can be very harmful. They can result from thunderstorms, intense heat, irregular or erratic power supply and also more importantly unstable distribution. Unstable distribution will increase the chances for surges to occur and the sad part of it is distribution companies can find it difficult to regulate distribution.

No matter where you live, your home experiences power surges. Electrical devices handle specific voltage level for which they are designed. Unfortunately, in cases where these devices are subject to higher voltages than they are designed for, damage will occur. Generally speaking the greater the voltages, and the longer the period over which they occur, the greater the chances damage will most likely occur.

To prevent these surges from occurring and possibly damage things at home, it is up to the ;you the consumer to to this.

Solution

Unplug devices not in use

The simplest and easiest way to deal with power surge problems is to unplug appliances not being used at any particular point in time. Usually in our homes we have the bad habit of leaving plugged in so many devices even though not being used.

There is absolutely no need leaving in power tools, washing machines or microwaves plugged in when we don’t need them. Since the refrigerators are required to always be on, we can do ourselves a lot good by reducing chances of surge occurring through the habit of switching off.

UPGRADE INADEQUATE WIRING

If you have an older home, inadequate wiring could be the cause. Some very old Electrical systems in homes will not handle large-capacity refrigerators, entertainment systems and computer equipment.

Some visible signs of inadequate wiring are frequent blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers, or lights that flicker or dim when the refrigerator or another large appliance kicks on.

Don’t ignore these symptoms – they’re a signal that something is wrong, and the problem may become a fire hazard.

FIX OVER LOADED CIRCUIT

If your home is modern , be careful the electrician you use for your house wiring ,you may have a problem with an overloaded circuit. Look out for two (or more) large appliances drawing power from the same circuit, especially in the kitchen. The easier way is to have a single circuit for each appliance if possible.

Another trouble spot might be a circuit with many smaller devices, such as a family room filled with computer and entertainment equipment.

Tell your electrician to establish dedicated circuits for each large appliance, and to divide rooms with multiple devices into separate circuits.


READ MORE BELOW

http://talkelectric.ng/2017/05/05/how-to-protect-your-home-appliances-from-electrical-power-surges68/

other related article

http://talkelectric.ng/2017/06/05/impact-of-trumps-paris-agreement-pull-out-on-africa/

http://talkelectric.ng/2017/05/27/led-lights-advantages-and-features/


http://talkelectric.ng/2017/04/26/solar-frequently-asked-questions/

TalkElectricNG:
Has Nepa ever brought light and some appliances in your house got damaged? Has it happened to some one you know. This pieace explains in details what power surges which causes it are and how you can prevent them

What are power surges?

Power surges are very brief, usually lasting millionths of a second. They can vary in duration and magnitude, varying from a few hundred volts to several thousand volts.

Power surges damage appliances installed in home hence they can be very harmful. They can result from thunderstorms, intense heat, irregular or erratic power supply and also more importantly unstable distribution. Unstable distribution will increase the chances for surges to occur and the sad part of it is distribution companies can find it difficult to regulate distribution.

No matter where you live, your home experiences power surges. Electrical devices handle specific voltage level for which they are designed. Unfortunately, in cases where these devices are subject to higher voltages than they are designed for, damage will occur. Generally speaking the greater the voltages, and the longer the period over which they occur, the greater the chances damage will most likely occur.

To prevent these surges from occurring and possibly damage things at home, it is up to the ;you the consumer to to this.

Solution

Unplug devices not in use

The simplest and easiest way to deal with power surge problems is to unplug appliances not being used at any particular point in time. Usually in our homes we have the bad habit of leaving plugged in so many devices even though not being used.

There is absolutely no need leaving in power tools, washing machines or microwaves plugged in when we don’t need them. Since the refrigerators are required to always be on, we can do ourselves a lot good by reducing chances of surge occurring through the habit of switching off.

UPGRADE INADEQUATE WIRING

If you have an older home, inadequate wiring could be the cause. Some very old Electrical systems in homes will not handle large-capacity refrigerators, entertainment systems and computer equipment.

Some visible signs of inadequate wiring are frequent blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers, or lights that flicker or dim when the refrigerator or another large appliance kicks on.

Don’t ignore these symptoms – they’re a signal that something is wrong, and the problem may become a fire hazard.

FIX OVER LOADED CIRCUIT

If your home is modern , be careful the electrician you use for your house wiring ,you may have a problem with an overloaded circuit. Look out for two (or more) large appliances drawing power from the same circuit, especially in the kitchen. The easier way is to have a single circuit for each appliance if possible.

Another trouble spot might be a circuit with many smaller devices, such as a family room filled with computer and entertainment equipment.

Tell your electrician to establish dedicated circuits for each large appliance, and to divide rooms with multiple devices into separate circuits.


READ MORE BELOW

http://talkelectric.ng/2017/05/05/how-to-protect-your-home-appliances-from-electrical-power-surges68/

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http://talkelectric.ng/2017/06/05/impact-of-trumps-paris-agreement-pull-out-on-africa/

http://talkelectric.ng/2017/05/27/led-lights-advantages-and-features/

http://talkelectric.ng/2017/04/26/solar-frequently-asked-questions/

TalkElectricNG:
Has Nepa ever brought light and some appliances in your house got damaged? Has it happened to some one you know. This pieace explains in details what power surges which causes it are and how you can prevent them

What are power surges?

Power surges are very brief, usually lasting millionths of a second. They can vary in duration and magnitude, varying from a few hundred volts to several thousand volts.

Power surges damage appliances installed in home hence they can be very harmful. They can result from thunderstorms, intense heat, irregular or erratic power supply and also more importantly unstable distribution. Unstable distribution will increase the chances for surges to occur and the sad part of it is distribution companies can find it difficult to regulate distribution.

No matter where you live, your home experiences power surges. Electrical devices handle specific voltage level for which they are designed. Unfortunately, in cases where these devices are subject to higher voltages than they are designed for, damage will occur. Generally speaking the greater the voltages, and the longer the period over which they occur, the greater the chances damage will most likely occur.

To prevent these surges from occurring and possibly damage things at home, it is up to the ;you the consumer to to this.

Solution

Unplug devices not in use

The simplest and easiest way to deal with power surge problems is to unplug appliances not being used at any particular point in time. Usually in our homes we have the bad habit of leaving plugged in so many devices even though not being used.

There is absolutely no need leaving in power tools, washing machines or microwaves plugged in when we don’t need them. Since the refrigerators are required to always be on, we can do ourselves a lot good by reducing chances of surge occurring through the habit of switching off.

UPGRADE INADEQUATE WIRING

If you have an older home, inadequate wiring could be the cause. Some very old Electrical systems in homes will not handle large-capacity refrigerators, entertainment systems and computer equipment.

Some visible signs of inadequate wiring are frequent blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers, or lights that flicker or dim when the refrigerator or another large appliance kicks on.

Don’t ignore these symptoms – they’re a signal that something is wrong, and the problem may become a fire hazard.

FIX OVER LOADED CIRCUIT

If your home is modern , be careful the electrician you use for your house wiring ,you may have a problem with an overloaded circuit. Look out for two (or more) large appliances drawing power from the same circuit, especially in the kitchen. The easier way is to have a single circuit for each appliance if possible.

Another trouble spot might be a circuit with many smaller devices, such as a family room filled with computer and entertainment equipment.

Tell your electrician to establish dedicated circuits for each large appliance, and to divide rooms with multiple devices into separate circuits.


READ MORE BELOW

http://talkelectric.ng/2017/05/05/how-to-protect-your-home-appliances-from-electrical-power-surges68/

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http://talkelectric.ng/2017/06/05/impact-of-trumps-paris-agreement-pull-out-on-africa/

http://talkelectric.ng/2017/05/27/led-lights-advantages-and-features/


http://talkelectric.ng/2017/04/26/solar-frequently-asked-questions/

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TalkElectricNG:
Has Nepa ever brought light and some appliances in your house got damaged? Has it happened to some one you know. This pieace explains in details what power surges which causes it are and how you can prevent them

What are power surges?

Power surges are very brief, usually lasting millionths of a second. They can vary in duration and magnitude, varying from a few hundred volts to several thousand volts.

Power surges damage appliances installed in home hence they can be very harmful. They can result from thunderstorms, intense heat, irregular or erratic power supply and also more importantly unstable distribution. Unstable distribution will increase the chances for surges to occur and the sad part of it is distribution companies can find it difficult to regulate distribution.

No matter where you live, your home experiences power surges. Electrical devices handle specific voltage level for which they are designed. Unfortunately, in cases where these devices are subject to higher voltages than they are designed for, damage will occur. Generally speaking the greater the voltages, and the longer the period over which they occur, the greater the chances damage will most likely occur.

To prevent these surges from occurring and possibly damage things at home, it is up to the ;you the consumer to to this.

Solution

Unplug devices not in use

The simplest and easiest way to deal with power surge problems is to unplug appliances not being used at any particular point in time. Usually in our homes we have the bad habit of leaving plugged in so many devices even though not being used.

There is absolutely no need leaving in power tools, washing machines or microwaves plugged in when we don’t need them. Since the refrigerators are required to always be on, we can do ourselves a lot good by reducing chances of surge occurring through the habit of switching off.

UPGRADE INADEQUATE WIRING

If you have an older home, inadequate wiring could be the cause. Some very old Electrical systems in homes will not handle large-capacity refrigerators, entertainment systems and computer equipment.

Some visible signs of inadequate wiring are frequent blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers, or lights that flicker or dim when the refrigerator or another large appliance kicks on.

Don’t ignore these symptoms – they’re a signal that something is wrong, and the problem may become a fire hazard.

FIX OVER LOADED CIRCUIT

If your home is modern , be careful the electrician you use for your house wiring ,you may have a problem with an overloaded circuit. Look out for two (or more) large appliances drawing power from the same circuit, especially in the kitchen. The easier way is to have a single circuit for each appliance if possible.

Another trouble spot might be a circuit with many smaller devices, such as a family room filled with computer and entertainment equipment.

Tell your electrician to establish dedicated circuits for each large appliance, and to divide rooms with multiple devices into separate circuits.


READ MORE BELOW

http://talkelectric.ng/2017/05/05/how-to-protect-your-home-appliances-from-electrical-power-surges68/

other related article:

http://talkelectric.ng/2017/06/05/impact-of-trumps-paris-agreement-pull-out-on-africa/

http://talkelectric.ng/2017/05/27/led-lights-advantages-and-features/


http://talkelectric.ng/2017/04/26/solar-frequently-asked-questions/

TalkElectricNG:
Has Nepa ever brought light and some appliances in your house got damaged? Has it happened to some one you know. This pieace explains in details what power surges which causes it are and how you can prevent them

What are power surges?

Power surges are very brief, usually lasting millionths of a second. They can vary in duration and magnitude, varying from a few hundred volts to several thousand volts.

Power surges damage appliances installed in home hence they can be very harmful. They can result from thunderstorms, intense heat, irregular or erratic power supply and also more importantly unstable distribution. Unstable distribution will increase the chances for surges to occur and the sad part of it is distribution companies can find it difficult to regulate distribution.

No matter where you live, your home experiences power surges. Electrical devices handle specific voltage level for which they are designed. Unfortunately, in cases where these devices are subject to higher voltages than they are designed for, damage will occur. Generally speaking the greater the voltages, and the longer the period over which they occur, the greater the chances damage will most likely occur.

To prevent these surges from occurring and possibly damage things at home, it is up to the ;you the consumer to to this.

Solution

Unplug devices not in use

The simplest and easiest way to deal with power surge problems is to unplug appliances not being used at any particular point in time. Usually in our homes we have the bad habit of leaving plugged in so many devices even though not being used.

There is absolutely no need leaving in power tools, washing machines or microwaves plugged in when we don’t need them. Since the refrigerators are required to always be on, we can do ourselves a lot good by reducing chances of surge occurring through the habit of switching off.

UPGRADE INADEQUATE WIRING

If you have an older home, inadequate wiring could be the cause. Some very old Electrical systems in homes will not handle large-capacity refrigerators, entertainment systems and computer equipment.

Some visible signs of inadequate wiring are frequent blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers, or lights that flicker or dim when the refrigerator or another large appliance kicks on.

Don’t ignore these symptoms – they’re a signal that something is wrong, and the problem may become a fire hazard.

FIX OVER LOADED CIRCUIT

If your home is modern , be careful the electrician you use for your house wiring ,you may have a problem with an overloaded circuit. Look out for two (or more) large appliances drawing power from the same circuit, especially in the kitchen. The easier way is to have a single circuit for each appliance if possible.

Another trouble spot might be a circuit with many smaller devices, such as a family room filled with computer and entertainment equipment.

Tell your electrician to establish dedicated circuits for each large appliance, and to divide rooms with multiple devices into separate circuits.


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[/quote][quote author=TalkElectricNG post=57157082]Has Nepa ever brought light and some appliances in your house got damaged? Has it happened to some one you know. This pieace explains in details what power surges which causes it are and how you can prevent them

What are power surges?

Power surges are very brief, usually lasting millionths of a second. They can vary in duration and magnitude, varying from a few hundred volts to several thousand volts.

Power surges damage appliances installed in home hence they can be very harmful. They can result from thunderstorms, intense heat, irregular or erratic power supply and also more importantly unstable distribution. Unstable distribution will increase the chances for surges to occur and the sad part of it is distribution companies can find it difficult to regulate distribution.

No matter where you live, your home experiences power surges. Electrical devices handle specific voltage level for which they are designed. Unfortunately, in cases where these devices are subject to higher voltages than they are designed for, damage will occur. Generally speaking the greater the voltages, and the longer the period over which they occur, the greater the chances damage will most likely occur.

To prevent these surges from occurring and possibly damage things at home, it is up to the ;you the consumer to to this.

Solution

Unplug devices not in use

The simplest and easiest way to deal with power surge problems is to unplug appliances not being used at any particular point in time. Usually in our homes we have the bad habit of leaving plugged in so many devices even though not being used.

There is absolutely no need leaving in power tools, washing machines or microwaves plugged in when we don’t need them. Since the refrigerators are required to always be on, we can do ourselves a lot good by reducing chances of surge occurring through the habit of switching off.

UPGRADE INADEQUATE WIRING

If you have an older home, inadequate wiring could be the cause. Some very old Electrical systems in homes will not handle large-capacity refrigerators, entertainment systems and computer equipment.

Some visible signs of inadequate wiring are frequent blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers, or lights that flicker or dim when the refrigerator or another large appliance kicks on.

Don’t ignore these symptoms – they’re a signal that something is wrong, and the problem may become a fire hazard.

FIX OVER LOADED CIRCUIT

If your home is modern , be careful the electrician you use for your house wiring ,you may have a problem with an overloaded circuit. Look out for two (or more) large appliances drawing power from the same circuit, especially in the kitchen. The easier way is to have a single circuit for each appliance if possible.

Another trouble spot might be a circuit with many smaller devices, such as a family room filled with computer and entertainment equipment.

Tell your electrician to establish dedicated circuits for each large appliance, and to divide rooms with multiple devices into separate circuits.


READ MORE BELOW

http://talkelectric.ng/2017/05/05/how-to-protect-your-home-appliances-from-electrical-power-surges68/

other related article

http://talkelectric.ng/2017/06/05/impact-of-trumps-paris-agreement-pull-out-on-africa/

http://talkelectric.ng/2017/05/27/led-lights-advantages-and-features/


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