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Before we get into the details of what a surge protector is, why you might need one, and which one you should get, we're going to learn what a power spike is. Power Spike a.k.a. Power SurgeA power spike (or power surge) is a rapid rise in voltage that exceeds over the normal amount of electricity. It lasts about a thousandth of a second, but can cause damage to plugged in electronic devices. Devices that can be harmed include TVs, phones, computers, microwaves, DVD players, fax ma …

The Edmonton area has been experiencing a pretty warm winter. Sure, October was very cold and snowy, but November and December (so far) has been warm and mainly above freezing temperatures. The issue this causes is ICE. Everywhere.The snow comes, it melts, it freezes, and now we're slippin' and slidin' all over parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and roads. Regardless of the ice, when enough snow gets packed down, it becomes hard and slippery, making it hard to shovel as well. A solu …