Small island electricity grids are subject to voltage fluctuations. You can compare this to a small boat to a large ship, you can feel any slight movement in a small boat, whereas the same movement in a large ship would be negligible.

There are a few easy steps to protect your sensitive electronic equipment and appliances from voltage fluctuations and surges.

• Unplug sensitive electronic equipment during rainstorms, if there is lightning, and if the power goes out.
• Properly ground your cable TV, telephone, and utility service lines.
• Install protective devices like a surge suppressor or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect individual sensitive equipment.