Technical Resource Management Company June 08, 2003

FACTOID

Shocking Facts about Power Surges

Lightning and power surges cause about $500 million
i damage to electronics each year in the U.S. and 
Canada.  As many as 20% of PCs are damaged by
power surges, and even small surges will ruin your
electronics over time-not just computers but also 
TVs, VCRs, and other household items.  And surges
don't just come through electric plugs.  Nearly 30%
enter homes through phone lines or cable-TV lines.
It isn't foolproof, but it's smart to plug all valuable
electrical items into surge protectors and/or 
UPSs (Uninterruptable Power Supplies)