JPS Resource Centre
PROTECTING YOUR EQUIPMENT
Momentary interruptions caused by surges and other similar electrical disturbances cannot be prevented completely. It is therefore your responsibility to protect your valuable electrical equipment from possible damage.
Your television sets, computers and other appliances require smooth, uninterrupted flow of electricity. Even the slightest electric disturbance can lead to bothersome computer reboots, blinking on-clock displays (on VCRs, CD/DVD Players and Microwave ovens), and even permanent damage.
We recommend regular inspection of the wiring and grounding on your property to ensure that the requisite standards of safety and service are maintained. Surge protection devices should also be used to protect your electronic equipment from voltage spikes, even though full protection is not guaranteed.
WHAT CAUSES POWER SURGES
Surges can be caused by lightning (which create high voltage in electrical circuits), overloading, or the normal operation of switches and breakers within the premises. Always unplug electrical equipment during a lightning storm, and never overload electrical circuits.