power surge damage
Electrical overload destruction
Power surge damage is harm to electrical equipment caused by a sudden spike in voltage.
Lightning strikes, utility switching, and faulty wiring can send excess current through circuits, frying components in computers, appliances, and other electronics.
Insurance policies and warranties often specifically address or exclude power surge damage: The policy covers power surge damage from lightning but not from utility company negligence.
- voltageElectrical potential difference
- friedCooked in hot fat
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- short circuitAccidental low-resistance path
- tripped breakerElectrical safety switch engaged
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power surge damageplanned obsolescence
Deliberately shortened product lifespan
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