What damage do power surges cause?
There are 3 ways to classify the damage power surges can cause: disruption, degradation and destruction. The most noticeable and dramatic damage is destruction. Large power surges originating outside the facility burn up sensitive microprocessor circuits and motors. This results in equipment ceasing to turn on or in extreme cases the result is a smoking piece of equipment or even a fire. Degradation occurs when surges cause the shortened lifespan of electrical and electronic equipment. This type of damage is also called “electronic rust”. Smaller, repeated power surges slowly damage your machinery and electronic equipment. Your equipment may continue to function after small surges occur until the integrity of the electronic components finally erodes and your equipment mysteriously stops working. Mis-operation or disruption of functions is not generally attributed to power surges but over time spikes in voltage wear equipment down and disrupt their operation. Look for these signs of pos
