How to protect appliances against power failures or power outages?

The right precautions will help minimise material damage and financial loss:

1. Buy appliances which meet the requirements of quality marks

Make sure the appliance is able to take voltage fluctuations. This is specified in the CE marking. Double check with the supplier if need be.

Lightning strikes often cause very high voltage spikes. Something which household appliances, even those carrying a quality hallmark, are often unable to withstand.

2. Have your indoor installation inspected on a regular basis

From your electricity meter, you are responsible for the household appliances in your home. It is advisable to have your indoor installation (cables and power lines from the meter, including trip switches and main switch) checked at regular intervals.

3. Consider setting up a surge protector

Various products are commonly available in the retail trade which act as a surge protector and, to a limited extent, also provide protection against damage as a result of lightning strikes. An Uninterrupted Power Supply will not only level off the voltage spikes between the grid and your installation but will also continue to give you voltage for a short while after a power outage.

4. Do you run a business? Or are you at risk if there is a prolonged downtime of equipment?

In that case, get yourself an emergency power system or a back-up generator.

5. Voltage Protector, for cut-off voltage when over & under voltage, stop appliances runing, till stable normal voltage.