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.

Looking for something else?

Discover all Philips Support options

Our site can best be viewed with the latest version of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or Firefox.