As the electrical supplier that brought you electricity, Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) now offers you a solution to the occasional voltage fluctuations that disrupt service to your electrical assets. The new generation of appliances have very sophisticated electronics and microprocessors that enable us to live comfortably and efficiently. Electronics have become even more sophisticated and compact in the area of electronic components. Communication conveniences have been added to your lifestyle, but these new microprocessor technologies do not tolerate transient voltages. Power quality management is a necessity of the times.
At GCEC, we have the devices to attenuate transient voltages before they can cause damage to your electronic equipment. We have power quality management products to fit all your needs. Our program offers you peace of mind while protecting your sensitive electronic equipment from transient voltages. If you are interested in protecting your home, please contact our marketing department at (850) 265-3631 or submit our contact us form.
Some Common Questions about Power Quality Management
Transient voltage defined as voltages 110% above service voltage.
Transient voltages split between the utility side and the consumer side.
- The utility side can comprise up to 20% of all transient voltages. The 20% is broken into two categories: lightning with 15% and miscellaneous with 5%. Miscellaneous is defined as tree limbs touching power lines, vehicle/pole accidents, animals such as squirrels, raccoons, or birds becoming part of the circuit, and/or a system grid switching.
- The consumer side can comprise 80% of transient voltage generation. A motor that cycles on and off automatically such as refrigerators, furnaces, air conditioners, washing machines, and dryers generate disruptions. Motors that you turn on and off such as garbage disposals or vacuum cleaners can generate these interruptions. The home-shop attached to the residential service panel that makes use of drills, saws, lathes, welders, and other shop equipment can create additional fluctuations on the residential electric circuits.
Power quality management products address all your connected electronic equipment.
The first line of defense begins with a meter base surge device. This protects the house electrical entrance and provides "Whole House" protection for connected white appliances. White appliances are defined as:
- Washers
- Dryers
- Furnaces
- Air conditioners
- Electric water heaters
- Garbage disposals
- Ranges
- Ovens
- Cooktops
- Refrigerators
- Freezers
- Built-in dishwashers
- Built-in microwaves
Peripheral equipment, which are covered with plug-in modules and power strips, is defined as:
- TVs
- VCRs
- DSS satellite dishes
- Stereos
- Computers
- Printers
- Faxes
- Cordless phones
- Answering machines
- Portable microwaves
- Portable dishwashers
- Garage door openers
- Programmable coffee pots
- Programmable sewing machines