Power Quality Disturbances

The more you know, the more power you have

The equipment used by most businesses today contains sensitive circuitry that requires a smooth, uninterrupted flow of electricity. Even the slightest electric disturbance can lead to bothersome computer or cash register reboots, or blinking digital displays.

In Florida, such power quality disturbances are unavoidable because

• Florida is the "lightning capital of the United States" where lightning strikes are estimated at more than one million a year
• Dense, fast growing vegetation grows up through power lines and interrupts the flow of electricity
• Heavy traffic in parts of the state means a larger number of vehicles hitting power equipment.
• Sea spray corrodes electrical equipment and
• Florida has a large population of small animals and birds, including many that travel or land on power lines, causing brief interruptions to service.

The more you know, the more power you have

FPL is working hard to reduce power disturbances and to provide you with the best, most reliable electric service possible. The following will help you

• understand power disturbances
• how they affect your business and
• what you can do to protect your electronic equipment and keep it operating smoothly.