Electrical

What causes power surges and how do I prevent them?

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.33 PM

I have a double socket that experiences power surges. Or at least it's what I believe because I have one of those surge protection extension leads connected to that socket and the led light that lights up to tell you that surge protection is on is now permanently off (this was a brand new surge protection lead). I have computer equipment, TV equipment and telephone connected through the lead and normally I wouldn't even notice the surges and the only time I do is when I stream Netflix on the computer displaying on the TV. When it happens, it's like the TV switches off then back on again. The whole process with the blank screen lasts a couple of seconds. This doesn't happen when I watch TV via Sky so I think it might be that the computer is just more sensitive and detects these little surges. I've noticed that the surge sometimes happens when I flick the kitchen light switch or when the fridge clicks (I presume that's when the motor kicks in?). Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.