Voltage surges negatively affect the functioning of electrical appliances and can cause not only their breakdown, but also, in some cases, the occurrence of a fire. To protect the equipment, all kinds of devices are used that can protect equipment from surges and prevent negative consequences for home equipment.
It is necessary
Stabilizer, surge protector or UPS
Instructions
Step 1
There are 3 types of devices that are capable of providing safety for equipment: surge protectors, stabilizers and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). Each of these varieties is effective for certain appliances and will help prevent breakdowns in the event of a power failure.
Step 2
The stabilizer is the simplest electrical safety device. He is able to withstand surges and bring down the voltage to a level acceptable for technology. The disadvantage of stabilizers is that they are ineffective with short voltage surges. do not have time to smooth out the sudden increase in energy and therefore some devices may fail even after their installation.
Step 3
Install surge protectors to protect plug-in appliances. They most often take a hit in the event of a network malfunction, while giving out standard 220 V at the output. Power filters are a kind of extension cords or adapters in which stabilizers are already built. These devices are capable of withstanding surges of up to several thousand volts, which arose as a result of a lightning strike or when working with a welding machine.
Step 4
Uninterruptible power supplies are also effective protection, albeit more expensive. A UPS is essential to protect your computer and its components in the event of a sudden power outage or power surge. These devices are batteries that are automatically charged when connected to the network. When the power is turned off, the device takes on a power surge and at the same time is still able to supply the equipment with electricity for several minutes, which may be enough to complete work with documents and properly shutdown the computer.
Step 5
Install the UPS using the cable that came with the product and connects to the computer's power supply. Connect the uninterruptible power supply to the electrical network, then start it using the button on the case. Then you can start the computer to get started.
