Voltage Spikes and Surges

Hello today i will be talking about Voltage spikes and surges and also other insightful topics i hope that  will give you a better understanding of of this topic.

What are Voltage Spikes and Surges

Well  a voltage spike is a sudden increase in voltage which usually last for at least 3 quick seconds. however if an increase in voltage that last longer than these three seconds it is seen as a surge.

Are Voltage Surges Dangerous?

A voltage spike is a sudden increase in voltage meaning

that it is totally unexpected (example Lighting) and it

can cause almost immediate and total failure of

electronic devices and replacing these electronics can be costly.

What Causes Voltage Spikes and Surges

Thunderstorms can cause voltage spikes and surges when lightning hits the wires that provide power to your electronic components.
Static electricity can also cause spikes and surges. For example, if you touch a piece of electronic equipment after walking around on carpet for a while, you might feel or see a spark come from your finger to your equipment.

Reference: Yuanxin (Amy) Yang Alcocer 2003-2017, Date retrieved November 13,2017,http://study.com/academy/lesson/voltage-spike-definition-causes-protection.html