A power surge is a sudden spike in voltage above. For example, a standard U.S. electrical outlet supplies 120 volts, and a surge would exceed that, shooting past 169 volts. Surges can generate heat, frying critical parts or melting circuit boards, and can also damage internal components. Lightning strikes arent their only source, as surges can also occur during power outages due to grid fluctuations or failures, faulty wiring, or when high powered electrical devices power cycle. Most...
