"A little moisture, a bad wire, some sort of voltage spike or surgepoof!"
However some voltage spikes may be created by current sources.
Electromagnetic interference and voltage spikes are not covered by this standard.
A quick voltage spike gave the buyer a yes or no and the next round began until bidding closed.
This high voltage spike overcomes the resistance of the gas, and allows ionization.
A high voltage spike can appear due to the self-induction of the diode circuit.
Any sudden changes in the winding current cause large voltage spikes across the windings.
There's no telling what internal damage the voltage spike caused.
All the loads connected to the alternator see this high voltage spike.
The power supply should be regulated, as voltage spikes can permanently damage the unit.