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Overvoltage facts for kids

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An overvoltage is whenever power circuits are raised beyond their desired levels. The conditions of an overvoltage are sometimes hazardous. Incidents that may lead to an overvoltage may include a solar flare or lightning.

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  • Voltage spike

    Voltage spike.

  • Lack of 3-ph system missing zero wire connecting by star

    Lack of 3-phase electric system connected by star. If zero breaks off, small-power appliances will be destroyed by overvoltage

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Sobretensión (electricidad) para niños

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