Lightning Strikes: When lightning strikes an electrical wire or nearby substation, it can create a surge of power that affects homes in the surrounding area. The first thing it will likely damage are outdoor appliances like your fish water pump, autogate system, and other outdoor electrical equipment. If lightning strikes your house directly, it can cause severe damage or even destruction to your electrical systems and appliances.

Indoor Surges: Power fluctuations are common within the home. Every time a major appliance turns on or off, it can cause a surge that affects other outlets, switches, and systems. This is why we strongly advise against using low-quality appliances that lack proper certification or approval from authorities.

Faulty Wiring: Wiring is like the veins in our body. If you use very low-quality wires, over time, their insulation can break down, causing a short circuit with the metal parts. In some cases, the wires may have intermittent problems where the current gets stuck at certain points and then suddenly releases, like a power surge shooting out at high speed. Additionally, turning on high-power appliances can also trigger power surges.

Electrical Overloads: Overloads occur when a single circuit draws more power than it can safely handle. This often happens due to the overuse of extension cords or plugging multiple high-wattage appliances into the same outlet. A typical example is when a rice cooker, kettle, and microwave are all connected to a single extension cord. Such setups exceed the capacity of the circuit, leading to overheating and tripping of the breaker.

Following an overload, power surges may occur. These surges result from the sudden disruption and restoration of electrical current, which can cause voltage spikes. Sensitive electronics and appliances can be damaged if repeatedly exposed to such fluctuations.