How to Protect Your Home from Brownouts.

We are very lucky in Lincoln, brownouts are extremely rare. Brownouts are like mini power outages, but worse. Power outages are like a sudden blackout: everything goes dark and quiet, and you know something is wrong. Brownouts are like a slow torture: your lights flicker and dim, your appliances malfunction and make weird noises, and you wonder if something is wrong.

Brownouts can damage your electronics, cause data loss, and ruin your mood. But don’t worry, there are some simple ways to protect your home from brownouts and keep your sanity intact. Here are some tips:

• Invest in a surge protector or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). These devices can protect your devices from voltage fluctuations and provide backup power in case of a brownout or a blackout. They can also save you from losing important work or files on your computer.
• Turn off or unplug any non-essential devices during a brownout. This can reduce the load on the power grid and prevent further voltage drops. It can also prevent damage to your devices from low voltage or power surges when the power comes back on.
• Use LED or CFL bulbs instead of incandescent ones. LED and CFL bulbs use less energy and produce less heat than incandescent ones. They also last longer and are more resistant to voltage fluctuations. Plus, they can save you money on your electricity bill.
• Keep some candles, flashlights, batteries, matches, and a radio handy. These items can come in handy if the brownout lasts for a long time or turns into a blackout. You can use them to light up your home, stay informed, and entertain yourself.
• Have some fun during a brownout. Instead of getting frustrated or bored by the lack of power, use it as an opportunity to do something different. You can play board games with your family or friends, read a book by candlelight, have a romantic dinner with your partner, or tell scary stories in the dark.

Brownouts don’t have to be stressful or boring. With these tips, you can protect your home from brownouts and make the most out of them.