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What are some causes of surges besides Lightning and Utility Company power problems?

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What are some causes of surges besides Lightning and Utility Company power problems?

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Outside causes of power problems include: • Bad weather (even without lightning) • Birds and animals on power lines • Accidents that damage power poles • Neighbors or commercial users with high energy requirements Inside causes of power problems include: • Faulty, bad or old wiring • Poor grounding • Normal operation of motors, such as your a/c system, furnace, refrigerator, etc.