What Is a Brownout?: What You Should Know
A brownout is different than a blackout. While a blackout causes total power loss for an extended period of time, a brownout is a bit different. In order to better protect your home, itu2019s important for you to know why these happen and what you can do to make it through with as little damage as possible. Blackouts typically occur as a result of a weather-related or mechanical power failure. They result in total power loss until power is restored. A brownout, while sometimes caused by severe weather, is generally related to high electricity demands during peak times, and the resulting drop in voltage experienced across the electrical grid. In order to handle the surge in power, electric operators will reduce the power output so that they prevent serious damage or a full blackout. As a result, homes still have power during a brownout. They will simply be operating on a lot less power than what they normally have. Some bulbs might not work, outlets could be finicky, and you may or may not be able to get power to certain appliances and electronics, depending on how much the power was cut.
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