Emergency Services

 An interruption in the flow of electricity is called a surge. It occurs when the voltage fluctuates to varying degrees. These voltage spikes only last a few seconds, but within those seconds they can burn your electrical wiring, destroy electrical appliances and cause multiple short circuits in your home. Types of surges Internal surges are common in the home. Remember the time when a hairdryer was plugged into the house too much and there was a complete power cut for hours. Power surges can be caused in the home when motor-driven appliances divert power from other appliances. Refrigerators and air conditioners are usually the culprits, but don't underestimate the power of hair dryers or microwaves. External surges, on the other hand, are caused by lightning strikes to transistors, branches entering main power lines and other external forces. An interruption in the flow of electricity (when energy flows in and out of the system) can severely damage equipment and power lines. Pow...