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Protecting Your Business Electronics

Today’s business electronic equipment can be susceptible to commonly occurring power disturbances. You can protect your sizable investment in electronic equipment -- and we can help.

Power disturbances have existed since the use of electricity began. Motorized appliances, portable electric heaters, and fluorescent lights create the most power disturbances. Other appliances, like hair dryers and hand saws, create electronic noise that is seen as static on the TV or heard as static on the radio.

Power surges are sharp momentary jumps in voltage that can damage sensitive electronic equipment and appliances. They can be caused by:

You can purchase surge protectors and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems from SMECO to safeguard your business electronics from surges and power disturbances. Contact SMECO’s Energy and Technology Programs division by or by calling 1-888-440-3311.