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Article Published Date : 2017-02-28
Philips Support
What is a surge/spike?
Published on 2017-02-28
Most of the damage caused by over-voltage “power events” is caused either by longer-duration, high-voltage transients (surges) or shorter-duration transients (spikes) entering via the household power. Surges and spikes can reach 3000 to 6000 volts.