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Power-bank fires are rising, why cheap charging gear turns into a real home hazard

Portable batteries have quietly become one of the most common ignition sources in modern homes, tucked into backpacks, ...
Tech Times

Power Outage Safety and Surge Protection: Smart Ways to Prevent Electronics Damage

Protect your devices with effective surge protection and power outage safety tips. Learn practical electronics protection ...
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Avoid Portable Power Safety Mistakes Today

Recent data from the Consumer Product Safety Commission reveals that portable power-related incidents have increased by 47% in the past two years, highlighting a concerning trend as more households ...
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How to report a power outage and ways to stay safe

WASHINGTON — When storms arrive in western Washington, it's good to be prepared in the event of downed power lines or strong winds causing power outages. Below are tips from the Washington State ...
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Planned power safety shutoffs continue on Central Coast. What to do if you lose power.

PG&E says that due to another expected above-average summer, it has begun activating its Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings in high fire-risk communities.PG&E stated that starting Thursday, customers ...
EDN

Designing power supplies for industrial functional safety, Part 1

A power supply unit is one of the most crucial components in an electronics system, as its operation can affect the entire system’s functionality. In the context of industrial functional safety, as in ...
EDN

Considering power safety

Power supplies must comply with safety standards to protect equipment end-users and operators. Most off-the-shelf power supplies available in the market today are qualified to some standards. The ...