Article: Summer Heat and Storms Can Cause Electrical Surges -- Will You Be Ready When the Power Goes Out?; Hartford Steam Boiler Offers Guidelines To Help Reduce The Risk Of Equipment Damage.

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Storms and a heavy demand for air conditioning in summer lead to millions of dollars in equipment losses each year as high-voltage power surges strike electrical systems in homes, businesses and institutions. Poorly maintained or mismatched electrical equipment adds to the problem of electrical breakdowns.

It's important to take steps now to protect equipment from damage and prepare for the loss of electric power, advise the equipment specialists at The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSB). The company is offering guidelines to help consumers and businesses reduce the risk of equipment losses.

"A power surge can ...

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