Ever had your lights blink for just a split second or 5 seconds?
We call that a power blink - a brief interruption that's designed to prevent an extended power outage. Blinks occur when an object, such as a tree limb, comes into contact with a power line or other equipment.
To prevent damage to the power line equipment or your home, a circuit breaker interrupts the electricity for a fraction of a second. There is no need to report such a blink as an outage. However, if you experience multiple blinks over the course of 24 to 48 hours, check your in-home breakers for any electrical issues. If no issues are found, call us anytime.
If the limb remains on the line, the breaker opens and tries to close again. If the obstruction is still on the line after the third try, the breaker opens and does not close automatically - requiring a crew dispatch and to report the outage.