Introduction
Electricity is one of the most important advancements of modern life. It powers nearly everything around us ; from lights , cooking and heating in our homes to the growing use of electric vehicles and digital tools i.e laptops,Televisions(TVs) and Fridges. Because it’s so essential to daily living and economic progress, having a stable and dependable supply is a necessity. Although power companies work hard to keep things running smoothly, unexpected events like surges or outages can still occur and interrupt service.
Power Surge
A power surge happens when the flow of electricity suddenly increases beyond the normal level. In most Countries the standard voltages for electrical appliances are designed to work with voltage between 220 volts and 240 volts. When a much higher amount of electricity suddenly flows through the wires into your devices, it’s called a power surge. These surges can be small or very strong, and they often reduce the performance of your electronics or even damage them completely if they are plugged in.
How Power Surges Happen
Power surges usually can happen in the following ways:
- when the supply of electricity is briefly cut and then suddenly comes back.
- when there is a quick rise in voltage caused by either internal problems or external events.
- when there is a sudden stop in increased power flow, causing electricity to move backward through the system.
These surges can be as small as a slight rise above the safe level of around 240 volts, or as extreme as several thousand volts — for example, when lightning strikes power lines or a transformer during a storm
Causes of Power Surge
Lightning Strike
When lightning strikes, it produces a very large amount of electricity and millions of volts in just a few seconds. If the lightning hits a power line, transformer, electric pole, or even the ground close to them, the sudden electrical energy can travel through the power cables and enter homes or buildings. One way this causes a power surge is when lightning hits power lines directly. This sends a powerful burst of electricity through the whole power system, which quickly reaches houses and other places connected to the grid
Electrical Overload
Electrical overloads happen when you plug in too many devices on the same power line or extension cord or on a single circuit, causing it to draw more electricity than it can handle. This is common in homes where many appliances are connected to one socket. When this happens, the circuit can get overwhelmed, and a power surge may follow as a large amount of electricity suddenly flows through, creating a spike in voltage.
Faulty Wiring
Damaged or poor-quality wiring inside a building can cause power surges. This usually happens when wires are broken, exposed, or not installed properly. The problem is that you often can’t see faulty wiring because it’s hidden behind walls, so it may go unnoticed until something goes wrong.
What problem pattern a Fridge and TV Guard solves
- Surge Protection: To keep your TV/Fridge, Electrical applicances and home entertainment equipment safe from sudden spikes in electricity caused by storms or problems in the power supply.
- Voltage Stabilization: Keeps the voltage steady, protecting your devices from sudden changes in power and making sure they get a consistent and reliable electricity supply.
- Lightning protection: When lightning causes a sudden surge in voltage (a spike in electricity), the guard automatically disconnects your electrical appliances from the power source. This helps prevent high voltage from reaching and damaging the appliances.
When to use the Fridge and TV Guard
The Fridge and TV Guard should be put in use always as they protect your appliances from sudden voltage changes, power surges, and low or high voltages. These guards automatically disconnect power when it’s unsafe and reconnect only when the voltage is stable hence, helping prevent damage and extend the life of your fridge, TV, and other electronics. They are safe, reliable, and work best when kept plugged in continuously.
Step By Step: Fridge and TV Guard Installation
If you have already installed any surge protection device in your house you can skip this steps.
- For you to install(new installation). First Ensure you have purchased the surge protection device i.e fridge guard, TV guard, HiVolt Guard. You can purchase them from your local shop, some online shops i.e jumia. They come from various brands and at different prices. You can refer some of the available surge protectors and their respective prices
- After Purchase, unwrap it and connect it directly to your power source or circuit i.e wall socket, before any other electrical appliance is connected. Your Electrical appliances should be connected to the surge protector(Fridge/TV Guard/HiVolt Guard) and not the power source/circuit.
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