The importance of lightning rod protection is overlooked despite the fact that it’s a very serious thing to consider. It’s critical that any outdoor structure, whether temporary or permanent to have lightning rod protection.
Lightning is a natural occurrence that cannot be avoided, which occurs in every geographical location. It’s destructive and potentially deadly.
When developing a strategy for lightning rod protection, structural damage and injury quickly come to mind. There are secondary effects of lightning that need to be considered as well. The solution must include transient protection of electrical systems.
Over the last hundred years, Franklin's lightning rod was used as a means of protection. This rod protects a structure or object from lightning strikes by attracting them to the rod and discharging the lightning current into the earth limiting potential damage to the structure or object to be protected. The idea is to let the lightning strike take place and minimize or divert its impact on electronic devices, buildings, etc.
Basically, lightning will strike any area it wants, and when it strikes, lightning can jump around, moving sideways to find a path of least resistance to the ground. Often, the path is a tree, a pole or a structure. When a lightning storm is in the area, there is a possibility that your business might take a hit. With a lightning rod protection system installed, the hit will conduct the electricity to the ground instead of spreading the energy over the roof and building, causing fire and other damages.
The obvious benefits of a lightning rod protection system:
- It can save lives
- It can save the date - Even if there is no fire, a lightning strike can damage your computer or POS system, and other sensitive and expensive electrical equipment.
- It can save money – insurance companies are known to offer lucrative packages if a lightning rod protection system are installed.
Over the years, great strides have been made in the lightning rod protection technology. Take for example our very own patented Dissipation Array System. It prevents direct lightning strikes by reducing the electrical field to below lightning collection levels, within the protected area. As a result, the DAS lightning rod protection system helps to prevent downtime and loss of assets better than the conventional lightning rod.
Lightning Eliminators & Consultant Inc. has been protecting industrial facilities from the devastating effects of lightning as comprehensively as possible.