What is a surge?
Surge is the increase above the normal voltage for a short while (nanoseconds). The sudden hike is expected to be really high that it can rapidly heat up or worse, may burn the wire.
Have you ever notice that when you turn on a certain appliance, the lights flicker?
That is because surge is often caused by devices that require high power to operate. It draws a great amount of power upon start up that the supply for other appliances are affected.
Examples of these devices are: the air conditioners, refrigerators, personal computers, heaters, and all other heating and cooling devices. If you have any of these, it is highly recommended to look for a power surge protector that will stabilize the grid of your household.
Why do you need a power surge protector?
Surge protectors act as an additional layer of security for the devices and for your home. Power surge protectors are best recommended to attach in valuable appliances with microprocessors such as television, personal computers, audio systems, air conditioners, and refrigerators.