Lightning Rod Design And Installation

This method consists in setting a cone around the lightning rod and then assuming that the structures and area inside de cone will be protected.

Lightning rod design and installation.

A risk assessment based on actual lightning exposure design of the air termination network and down conductors di fth tht i ti t k d thdesign of the earth. John hamilton lightning rod systems designs and installs lightning rod systems on all residential and commercial structures. United lightning protection systems surge ocala florida usa. Lightning protection system installation at rs lightning protection we are proud to say that we are number one in ohio for over 40 years and offer lifetime warranties.

The shape material and design of a lighting rod matters berggren explains. A lightning rod is very simple it s a pointed metal rod attached to the roof of a building. Third generation family owned and operated business. Lightning protection system lps design comprising.

As the installation of lightning rods is a protection system it is very important that it is performed by technically qualified personnel and under the current regulations. It connects to a huge piece of copper or aluminum wire that s also an inch or so in diameter. Second generation established in 1977 as john. Nfpa 780 indicates two types of angles for structures bellow 7 6m would be considered a 63 degrees angle 2 to 1 relation for structures above 15 m would be considered a 45 degrees angle.

Lpi 175 lightning protection institute standard of practice for the design installation inspection of lightning protection systems. The wire is connected to a conductive grid buried in the ground nearby. We design and install lightning rod systems on all residential and commercial structures services. The top of the light terminal shall be installed at least 2 meters over the area that it protects including antennas refrigerating towers roofs and tanks.

It is what we do and what we excel at quality lightning rod installation for the protection of you and your property. The rod might be an inch 2 cm in diameter.