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Why lightning protection is required?
Lightning is electricity. Therefore if you get struck by it it could be fatal. That is why you need lightning protection in storm. Hope i answered well for you.
Why lightning protection is needed in high rise building?
lightning protection is needed because the higher and biger a building the more chance it has to get hit by lightning.
What has the author Franklin A Fisher written?
Franklin A Fisher has written: 'Lightning protection of aircraft' -- subject(s): Aeronautics, Safety measures, Lightning protection
Why does lightning conductor use copper only and not any other metal?
A lightning protection system can also use aluminum conductors.
How often are visual inspections of lightning protection systems performed?
once a year
What must happen during an outdoor explosives operation equipped with a lightning protection system when a lightning watch is initiated?
A controlled termination is initiated.
A wire is placed on the top of a transmission line to?
Ground wireAnswerIt's a (lightning) protection wire, designed to protect the line conductors from lightning strikes.
What type of lightning protection equipment do I need for my house I just purchases in Evansville, Indiana?
There are many types of lightning protection equipments such as grounding units, surge suppressors, and conductors. If you have electronic equipments, definitely get surge protectors.
What is the most expensive brand of lightning protection equipment?
The most expensive brand of lightning protection equipment would be APC. The APC smart UPS XL, protects from 480 joules and acts as a battery back up.
Why tall buildings have lightning conductors?
Lightning conductors are not put up to get hit by lightning as such. They can and do get hit by lightning but the expression "conductor" is a misnomer. They act as a discharge to ground to prevent the buildup of static charge in an approximate "sphere" from the tip of the rod to the surrounding ground. Any lightning strike will tend to go across the surface of this sphere and provide protection for the people under the sphere. Thus standing near the tall building usually gives complete protection. The taller the building the better and wider is the protection
Is a yard-wide low voltage lighting installation a valid security measure?
Low voltage lightning installation is a valid security measure, any lightning around the area can still serve as a security measure since it is known to repel any malicious activities in someone's vicinity, but compare to low voltage wiring low voltage lightning can be less effective.
What is surge socket?
Provides protection during mains power surges and lightning strikes.
