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The 3 Major Components Of Lightning Rod Protection

Lightning rods or air terminals are only part of a full lightning rod protection system. In fact, the top terminals may play a minor important role in a complete system. The chance that your facility will be hit varies on a number of factors, such as location, structure height, temperature, and humidity. If all the factors are right, even areas with infrequent thunderstorms can experience rare but high-intensity lightning strikes. Remember, LEC has got you covered when it comes to lightning rod protection. So connect with us now: https://www.lightningprotection.com/

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The 3 Major Components Of Lightning Rod Protection

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  1. The 3 Major Components Of Lightning Rod Protection

  2. Lightning rods or air terminals are only part of a full lightning rod protection system. In fact, the top terminals may play a minor important role in a complete system. A lightning rod protection system consists of three major components: Rods or 'Lightning Air Terminals' - The small, vertical rods harness the induced current generated by thunderstorm clouds, gathering it from the threatened area on the ground. This charge is then transferred through the ionizer into the surrounding air. The ionizers act as a medium for point discharge, reducing the risk of lightning strikes. It’s available in a range of configurations for almost any structure. Conductor Cables - These conductors serve as the electrical connection between the charge collector and the ionizers, ensuring a seamless flow of electrical charge. These cables run along the tops and around the edges of roofs-installation location- then down one or more corners of a building to the grounding rod. Grounding Rods - Long, thick, heavy, mainly copper or copper-coated rods buried mostly 2-3 meters deep into the earth around a protected structure. Conductor lightning cables are connected to these rods to efficiently collect and channel electrical charge to the ionizers, further minimizing the risk of lightning strikes.

  3. The typical clients who choose the DAS lightning rod protection system for their facility are those that: Cannot tolerate lightning strikes within the desired protection zone The operation of the protected facility is too critical or sensitive to take the chance that a strike will be collected near a physically explosive environment or where downtime will be too costly The initial downtime will cause an extended restart period for repair and system checks Processes that are interrupted by the initial lightning strike cannot be reset and will require disposal or waste that cannot be reused Personnel safety in an area that must be occupied during storm activity, such as surveillance and security availability

  4. The chance that your facility will be hit varies on a number of factors, such as location, structure height, temperature, and humidity. If all the factors are right, even areas with infrequent thunderstorms can experience rare but high-intensity lightning strikes. Remember, Lightning Eliminators & Consultant Inc. has got you covered when it comes to lightning rod protection.

  5. info@lecglobal.com https://www.lightningprotection.com/ Contact Details Address Email 01 02 6687 Arapahoe Rd. Boulder, CO 80303, USA Contact No. Website 03 04 303-447-2828

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