WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF POWER OUTAGES?

 Power outages can be annoying and sometimes worrying if they last for a while, and you are not sure of the cause. They completely interrupt our lives, as we need electricity for practically everything.

The causes of a power outage are many and can last from a few minutes to hours or weeks, depending on the severity of the situation.

Blackouts

Blackouts are the most serious type of power outage. They occur when an entire area loses power due to severe damage to the area's electrical system, usually due to a major storm, but other natural disasters such as earthquakes can also be the cause. The blackout can last up to weeks, as the damage can be particularly difficult to repair. 

The response to a blackout must be proactive and not reactive. To prepare, you can buy a generator, battery-powered devices or rechargeable appliances and electronics to keep as spares. Buy emergency lights, have plenty of torches and make sure their batteries are new or fully charged. Power banks for charging phones should also be ready to use.

Continuous blackouts

These are planned outages, usually due to maintenance checks or if the grid does not have enough power for the entire area served. For these types of outages, it is necessary to plan so that all important things are finished before the scheduled blackout occurs.

Power outages

Have you ever wondered why the lights suddenly go down or why you cannot use certain devices that require a lot of voltage? This happens when a brownout, i.e. a power failure, occurs. Although apparently not as annoying as a brownout, in the long run it causes damage to devices and their overall performance.

One way to avoid this is to unplug devices and appliances that require a lot of power when not in use.

Permanent failure

They are usually caused by a power line failure due to power problems and can be easily resolved. Although the sudden interruption is annoying, if the power returns within a few minutes, it is likely due to a permanent fault.

Call the Emergency Electrician in Liverpool. After your call, we send a professional technician to you.