While lightning rods help protect a structure from a direct strike, a complete lightning rod protection system will help prevent harmful electrical surges and possible fires caused by lightning. An effective lightning rod protection system includes the following five parts: dissipation systems, air terminals (lightning rods), conductors, ground connections (electrodes), bonding, and lightning arrestors. LEC provides the best-in-class, patented lightning rod protection products and services in the market, built on US and International standards. Connect with us to know more: https://www.lightningprotection.com/
2. While lightning rods help protect a
structure from a direct strike, a
complete lightning rod protection
system will help prevent harmful
electrical surges and possible fires
caused by lightning.
An effective lightning rod
protection system includes the
following five parts: dissipation
systems, air terminals (lightning
rods), conductors, ground
connections (electrodes), bonding,
and lightning arrestors.
Let's examine some of the best
products available that form an
integral part of a lightning rod
protection system.
3. DISSIPATION ARRAY SYSTEM
The Lightning dissipation system is a very efficient lightning
dissipater. When operating as a shield, it reduces the potential
between the area of protection and the storm cell by transferring
electrical charge to the adjacent ionizing air molecules. This
transference represents dissipation or the controlled leakage of
the charge, thus reducing the probability of a lightning strike.
If the electric charge accumulation rate far exceeds the
dissipation rate, the DAS will divert a lightning strike away from
the protected equipment and toward a safe, predetermined path
to earth.
LEC’s “No-Strike” warranty ensures complete protection on all
LEC-supervised installations.
4. CONDUCTORS
They carry the lightning
discharge safely to the ground
by providing a low impedance
path from the air termination
system to the earth system,
making them an integral part of
a comprehensive LPS.
5. GROUND CONNECTIONS (electrodes)
Standards for complete lightning protection systems are based on the principle of providing a
direct or quasi-direct, low resistance, low impedance path for lightning current to follow safely to
the earth. Achieving low impedance requires suitable handling of both the system's resistance and
reactance (capacitance and inductance). Our patented grounding system products are:
Chem-Rod—Each has a large conductive surface that creates an optimal electrical connection to
the earth. The earth/electrode interface is further enhanced by conductive backfill and electrolytic
salts, ensuring a consistent path to the ground.
Bonding - it allows charges to be routed away from the systems via a common ground potential,
which also reduces the risk of side-flash, arcing, and exposure of people to lethal touch potentials
resulting from a lightning strike.
LEC provides the best-in-class, patented lightning rod protection products and services in the
market, built on US and International standards.