Lightning protection systems are used to prevent or lessen lightning strike damage to buildings. They protect the internal electrical components of a building, helping to prevent fires or electrocution. Lightning protection comes in the form of a lightning conductor, usually a metal rod, mounted on a building to protect it from lightning strikes. The system will intercept a strike so if lightning hits the building, the lightning rod will be hit first, causing the strike to be conducted through a wire, and passing through to the ground safely. In a lightning protection system, the lightning rod is a single component of the system. The lightning rod requires a connection to earth to give a building protection. Lightning rods come in many different forms, including hollow, solid, pointed or rounded. All lightning rods are made of conductive materials, such as copper and aluminum. Because of the high energy and current levels associated with lightning a lightning protection system c
Lightning protection systems can help prevent or reduce damage to buildings from lightning strikes. Lightning can cause fires, explosions, chemical releases, and mechanical disruptions, and the step and touch voltages it generates can injure or kill people and animals. Lightning protection systems can help protect against these risks by: 1. Protecting electrical components: This can help prevent fires and electrocution. 2. Redirecting electrical energy: This can help keep people and visitors safe from direct or indirect lightning strikes. 3. Safeguarding equipment: This can help reduce the risk of costly repairs or replacements
