Surges are sudden sharp increases in voltage. This is the more common type of power disruption. They are usually caused by electrical short circuit or faults, for example animals on the line, trees, lightning, or the use of appliances inside the home, such as a vacuum cleaner.

Wellsboro Electric Company has protection built into its system but cannot control the fluctuations in the lines. While we use a variety of different measures to lessen the impact of these abnormalities, we will never eliminate them.

However, it is relatively easy to guard against power surges by installing surge protection equipment. Surge protection equipment blocks high voltage electricity from passing further through the line. Surge protection equipment helps protect electronic equipment from voltage fluctuations in the lines, before it damages your belongings. Even the smallest surge can damage sensitive electronics, like a computer, VCR or stereo.

Please keep in mind surge protectors are not designed to protect people and property. While it provides considerable protection, a surge protector does not provide complete protection from every power surge.