My Electric AccountProtect Your Sensitive Home Electronics
The way we use electricity is more sophisticated than ever. Electronic equipment such as TVs, VCRs, stereos, computers, microwave ovens and digital clocks all can do more than their predecessors, but they are also more sensitive to power disturbances than the older models.
This section will help you protect your home's sensitive electronic equipment from power disturbances.
Overview | Protect Your Computer | Surge Protection Checklist | Types of Power Disturbances
Power Disturbance
A power disturbance occurs anytime there is a momentary power loss or change to the normal electrical supply in your home. This can be caused by storm activity, equipment malfunctions, or when a tree, animal or other object comes in contact with an electrical line. Power disturbances can also be caused by faulty/ improper electrical circuits or wiring in your home or by overloading circuits with equipment.
install storm resistant wire, use infrared scanning to detect
weak spots in power lines before they cause problems, install
radio-controlled switches to restore electricity quickly and
clear tree limbs away from our power lines.
totally eliminate power disturbances because the protective
equipment on our electric lines automatically cuts off the power
when lightning, animal or other object comes in contact with a
wire - even for a split-second.
