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Office Protection Tips
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Keep it short!
To reduce potential problems, eliminate long branch circuits created by connecting successive modular office panels or extension cords.
Have questions about power quality issues or products?
Call the PGE power protection experts:
503-736-5750
800-270-7016
e-mail us
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Office Protection Terms
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Here are some common terms to know. To learn more, see the words below or visit our glossary of electrical terms.
Electrical fault
An abnormal connection causing current to flow from one conductor to ground or to another conductor, which may lead to a voltage sag or power outage.
Electronic ballast
A newer type of ballast commonly used for office fluorescent lighting with a lifespan of about 50,000 hours.
Mitigation equipment
Equipment such as surge suppressors and UPS devices that prevents unusual electrical disturbances from affecting equipment.
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Find out where power quality problems occur most often in an office. Simply move your cursor over the building to learn more.
No matter where you look in your office, you’ll find advanced technology at work.
- Scanners
- Laser printers
- Photocopiers
- Computers
- Fax machines
- Servers
These electronic items are highly sensitive. Their operation can be affected if anything disrupts the electrical current powering your office. Your computer might shut down unexpectedly or you suddenly lose data. Your fax machine malfunctions. Or lights flicker. These can all be signs of power quality problems. In fact, any distortion of electricity that damages an electrical device, or causes it to malfunction, is considered a power quality problem.
What causes spikes, surges and other power quality problems? The answers can be complex. Sometimes, they happen when a storm knocks a tree onto a power line or if PGE’s distribution equipment fails. But in many cases, the answer can be found in your own office. The culprit may be the wiring in your building, interconnected office equipment or the electrical connections powering the elevators or heating and cooling systems.
Here’s the good news: PGE’s power protection experts can help you minimize or avoid these problems. Learn more about:
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