What are overvoltage events?

An overvoltage event is when electricity suddenly gets too strong for the wires or devices it’s running through.

Imagine you're filling up a water balloon, that's like normal electricity flowing through wires. But sometimes, instead of just a little water, you get a huge flood all at once! That sudden rush of water can pop the balloon, and that's what happens during an overvoltage event. It’s like when lightning hits a power line or a big change in the electric system causes too much electricity to flow at once.

Think about your favorite toy, maybe a robot or a video game console. When there's an overvoltage event, it can be like giving your toy too many batteries all at once. It might work really well for a bit, but if the electricity is too strong, it could break your toy or make it stop working altogether.

Sometimes, these events are short and don’t cause any harm. Other times, they're big enough to flicker the lights in your whole neighborhood!