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An Integrated Approach For Complete Lightning Rod Protection

A lightning rod is a metal rod mounted on a structure and intended to protect the structure from a lightning strike. If lightning hits the structure, it will preferentially strike the rod and be conducted to ground through a wire instead of passing through the structure, where it could start a fire or cause electrocution. Lightning rods are also called finials, air terminals, or strike termination devices. This technology goes back about 250 years to when Benjamin Franklin developed it.

It was designed primarily for structural protection.

Today, society has evolved to include sophisticated communications, computers, networks, power, power generation, GPS, space travel, air travel, and many more, but many companies are still using a lightning protection unit that goes back to the 1700s. Today’s standards are still rooted in the Ben Franklin system, including the National Fire Protection Agency NFPA 780 and Underwriters Laboratory (UL). Their primary mission is founded on structural protection and personal safety, but they are not geared toward electronic integrity and lightning elimination.

That is why LEC recommends an integrated approach for complete Lightning rod protection.

LEC's Charge Transfer System (patented as the Dissipation Array System or DAS) uses a naturally occurring, scientific phenomenon called point discharge to retard the collection of lightning within a finite protection zone. LEC does not attract the lightning. LEC's system lowers the static field in the protected area long enough for the lightning strike to terminate outside the protected area. The DAS is engineered for the specific application or site.

With LEC’s unique combination of experienced consultants, engineers, and integrated services, you can rely on expert advice backed by over 50 years of experience. LEC's services have provided lightning protection, grounding, and surge protection solutions throughout multiple industries, providing greater lightning safety, savings, and efficiency using a proprietary approach to risk reduction. The necessary services are dependent on your company’s lightning safety requirements. They can be as simple as a technical review or as extensive as a site survey. An LEC sales associate will be able to help you determine what your needs are.

The LEC Advantage is the heart and soul of our products and services. LEC technical development superiority, consulting services, and lightning prevention solutions are customized for each client.

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Lightning Surge Protection Devices For Every Mission-Critical Industry

Lightning surge protection devices are an indispensable part of lightning protection for electronic equipment. Its function is to limit the instantaneous overvoltage of the power line and signal transmission line to the voltage range that the equipment or system can withstand, or to discharge powerful excess lightning current into the ground.

The most reoccurring cause of surge is lightning. During a lightning storm, it may strike somewhere near a power source and affect the voltage running through it. When a lightning surge hits an electrical system, it damages the devices connected to it, resulting in a loss of efficiency.

The term surge protection device (SPD) describes electrical devices typically installed in power distribution panels, process control systems, communications systems, and other heavy-duty industrial systems, for protection against electrical surges and spikes, including those caused by lightning.

LEC provides an entire product line of lightning surge protection devices, like:

Facility guard for industrial service entrance and subpanel applications

The DC surge protector for protection of all DC applications to ensure maximum lightning safety

Data line protectors for low voltage telecom and control lines

Coaxial line protectors for protection of all types of coaxial line applications including antennas, microwaves, broadband, cellular systems, and GPS equipment

SPDs are classified according to their standards into three different types:

Type1 – this can discharge partial lightning currents and commonly employs spark gap technology. They are generally installed in the service entrance switchboard to protect low-voltage equipment from direct lightning strike overvoltage.

Type2 – this version can help prevent the spread of over-voltages in electrical installations and help protect connected equipment. They are fitted to all distribution panels that serve electrical equipment. They offer protection against the residual effects of lightning strikes and switching overvoltages.

Type3 – This are only required to be installed as a supplement to type2 and has a low discharge capacity. It's best suited for a location close to the protected equipment to further protect against switching transients generated within a facility.

Lightning surge protection devices are applied extensively on various industries, especially for those critical-mission industries. If you are interested in any of the applications get connected with our Lightning Eliminator team.

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Advanced Engineering in Grounding Rod for Lightning Protection:

Wind turbines provide us with renewable energy that relies on nature, rather than fossil fuels, to reap the benefits. Yet, due to the height of the structures and location, wind turbines can attract lightning that result in fires, downtime and damaged electronics. A grounding system is one of the most important components required for appropriate LPSs in wind turbines. Ready to protect your wind turbine from the dangers of lightning strikes!

For any further questions or queries, Contact us for more details: https://www.lightningprotection.com/grounding-earthing/

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How Can LEC Help In Lightning Protection?

In recent years, changes in the global environment, such as global warming, extreme weather conditions, heat islands, and other phenomenon has led to increased heavy rain and lightning. On the other hand, advanced precision electronic equipment has become the need of the hour for every facility. Thus, preventing equipment damage and breakdowns caused by direct lightning strikes through lightning protection system has become the need of the hour.

Lightning strike can cause a fire, explosion, chemical release or mechanical disruptions within or around your facility.

At LEC, we are fully aware of these risks and the need for a more proactive lightning protection system. With over 5 decades of experience, research and development, support and expertise, we have assisted thousands of businesses, both large and small, to achieve effective lightning protection.

Our LPS are engineered with advanced technology and consist of the four key components – air terminals, conductor/bonding, grounding, and transient/surge protection, while our patented LPS works on CTS (Charge Transfer System) technology.

The CTS collects the induced charge developed by thunderstorm clouds from a designated protected area of the earth and transfers this charge through the ionizer into the surrounding air. The resulting difference in electrical potential between the protected site and the storm clouds is reduced thereby delaying the formation of an upward streamer from the protected site and preventing direct strikes.

The charge collector is an interconnected system of grounding electrodes and conductor designed to collect and funnel electrical charge to the ionizers. One of our patented CTS is called Dissipation Array System (DAS).

How can LEC help?

We have a very efficient technical workforce. Our personnel are responsible for installing all types of lightning protection and surge protection systems. We have all resources, materials, and the latest plant, machinery, and vehicle to work on any size project – large scale to a remote mountaintop. Our work progress and quality of workmanship are monitored regularly through various control and testing systems.

We will complete a full site survey and then use the results to design a lightning protection system that would also include recommendations for surge protection.

Contact us to find out more.

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Lightning Protection Design Solution – The LEC Advantage

Today’s facilities demand continuing operations, downtime is not acceptable. Lightning related disruptions and damage can be prevented with lightning protection products by LEC.

Using the multiple tools and systems available today, any operation or facility can be protected from the harmful effects of lightning strikes.

A fundamental requirement of our lightning protection design process understands the risks posed for your specific environment and assets. Our approach is to take risk off the table for you and your high-value critical assets. Also, as part of the process, reduce the solution complexity into an easy-to-understand plan/design or strategy.

The LEC Advantage over the other vendors is our unique market leading experience, knowledge and expertise. We have an excellent library of technical articles, research papers, client success stories and product presentations that document the success of our patented solutions. The LEC management team members are recognized experts in the field of lightning control and prevention, with a strong background of business and financial leadership. We understand the need to justify and conduct a cost benefit analysis of any expenditure. At the same time we also know, first hand, that any reasonable risk analysis will support exploring our products and services. The LEC Advantage is the heart and soul of our products and services. LEC technical development superiority, consulting services and lightning protection design solutions are customized for each client.

We are based on state-of-the-art engineering principles and physics which have enabled LEC to successfully install and maintain lightning protection systems (LPS) and solutions that divert direct lightning strikes and protect against lightning’s secondary effects in over 90 countries, and throughout the United States since 1971.

LEC introduced our Dissipation Array System (DAS).  Rather than attracting lightning, the DAS is a proactive lightning protection system that eliminates lightning strikes to the protected structure by utilizing charge transfer. 

3 reasons why you should select us: 

Guaranteed solutions

Specialist knowledge

Incredibly easy to deal with

LEC’s success is a direct result of our exceptional standards and responsible character. But how we distinguish LEC from the competition is what makes us remarkable. When someone asks why LEC is the best choice, we can proudly say we are friendly, knowledgeable, honest, affordable, safe, and service-oriented.

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Do You Know The 4 Factors That Determine The Potential Of Lightning Damage?

Lightning consists of an electric discharge in a long air-gap involving an electrostatic phenomenon of breakdown of the air between cloud and earth.

This cloud to earth lightning discharges always cause intense currents to flow towards the earth, sometimes through natural (such as trees) or man-made (building structures, trees, wind turbines, etc.) structures and cause lightning damage. Lightning surges come, in fact, either from a direct impact or from an electrostatic (or electromagnetic) influence.

Direct strikes are less common than other ways in which lightning strikes people, but they are likely to be the most deadly. More than a third of lightning strike deaths occur in open areas. Other common places are industrial locations, construction and material handling facility such as loading and unloading areas.

Because of its huge energy, this type of discharge easily leads to ignition, primarily when the lightning duration is relatively long. Many other thermal effects can also appear which are linked to the quantities of charges brought into play during lightning strikes. They result in more or less significant melting points at the impact level when it comes to materials of high resistivity. On poor conductive materials, a great deal of energy is released in the form of heat. The moisture they contain then cause a sudden localized overpressure that can go until they burst.

Determining the potential for lightning damage:

Four factors are important in assessing the threat of lightning damage to a plant or facility: 

Frequency and severity of lightning storms 

Vulnerability of existing and proposed instrumentation

Exposure of systems wiring to possible lightning strikes 

Potential harmful impact of instrument failure on the process

Most of this lightning damage can be avoided with lightning protection systems and surge protectors. 

Lightning Eliminators is a one stop shop for lightning safety products. We have 3 individual product lines that can be integrated together for a comprehensive lightning protection system.

Lightning Protection System

Grounding System

Surge Protection System

Our dedicated team of industrial experts are ready to evaluate, recommend and install highly effective lightning protection equipments to protect you and your facility from lightning damage. Contact us today at for more information.

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How to Get the Most Out of Grounding Rods?

Ground” means the earth. In an electrical system, wiring has three wires, one of which is the ground wire. The ground wire runs from the electrical service panel and is connected to the earth with grounding rods, creating a grounding system. This system allows for excess electricity, caused by surges, lightning strikes, or faulty wires, to “go to ground,” which will usually cause the circuit breaker or fuses to trip, preventing the flow of electricity.

A grounding rod is a ground electrode installed into the earth and connected to the grounded neutral of the electrical system which in turns grounds the entire facility. It’s meant to keep the resistance low between the ground system and the earth surrounding.

Grounding is an essential aspect of electrical systems that cannot be overlooked. A proper grounding rod protects against electrical shock and helps prevent equipment damage.

How to Get the Most Out of Grounding Rods?

Choose the Right Size

The size of the grounding rod will determine its resistance to electrical flow, with larger rods offering better grounding than smaller ones. 

Proper Installation 

The rod should be installed vertically in the ground, with at least eight feet of the rod in contact with the soil. The top of the rod should be at ground level or below, and it should be driven into the ground using a driving tool. A bonding wire should be used to connect the grounding rod to the electrical panel or service entrance.

Regular Inspection and Maintenance

While most grounding rods are resistant to corrosion, regular inspection and maintenance are still necessary to ensure optimal performance.

Choose CHEM Rod by LEC

This vertical Chem-Rod is installed in an augured hole. Where auguring deep holes is impractical, such as in rocky soil, the horizontal configuration is installed in a shallow trench. Both configurations come filled with electrolytic salts and are backfilled with a mixture of GAF and native soil to achieve the maximum electrical connection to earth.

Engineered to meet applicable design and safety standards, the Chem-Rod is uniquely suited for both general grounding and as the foundation of a complete lightning protection system.

We are a full-service firm aligned to solve your most complex challenges in grounding, surge suppression, and lightning protection.

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How Can LEC Help In Lightning Protection?

In recent years, changes in the global environment, such as global warming, extreme weather conditions, heat islands, and other phenomenon has led to increased heavy rain and lightning. On the other hand, advanced precision electronic equipment has become the need of the hour for every facility. Thus, preventing equipment damage and breakdowns caused by direct lightning strikes through lightning protection system has become the need of the hour.

Lightning strike can cause a fire, explosion, chemical release or mechanical disruptions within or around your facility.

At LEC, we are fully aware of these risks and the need for a more proactive lightning protection system. With over 5 decades of experience, research and development, support and expertise, we have assisted thousands of businesses, both large and small, to achieve effective lightning protection.

Our LPS are engineered with advanced technology and consist of the four key components – air terminals, conductor/bonding, grounding, and transient/surge protection, while our patented LPS works on CTS (Charge Transfer System) technology.

The CTS collects the induced charge developed by thunderstorm clouds from a designated protected area of the earth and transfers this charge through the ionizer into the surrounding air. The resulting difference in electrical potential between the protected site and the storm clouds is reduced thereby delaying the formation of an upward streamer from the protected site and preventing direct strikes.

The charge collector is an interconnected system of grounding electrodes and conductor designed to collect and funnel electrical charge to the ionizers. One of our patented CTS is called Dissipation Array System (DAS).

How can LEC help?

We have a very efficient technical workforce. Our personnel are responsible for installing all types of lightning protection and surge protection systems. We have all resources, materials, and the latest plant, machinery, and vehicle to work on any size project – large scale to a remote mountaintop. Our work progress and quality of workmanship are monitored regularly through various control and testing systems.

We will complete a full site survey and then use the results to design a lightning protection system that would also include recommendations for surge protection.

Contact us to find out more.

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Considering Lightning Rod Protection

A lightning protection system functions by intercepting the direct lightning strike energy as it hits near a structure and safely diverting it to the Earth. Lightning phenomena is roughly based on the discharge of huge charge regions high in the atmosphere into the Earth. If you are considering lightning rod protection, your best bet is to talk to a lightning protection specialist such as LEC as every site and budget will have different considerations.For any further questions or queries, Contact us for more details: https://www.lightningprotection.com/products/

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Is A Lightning Protection Design Necessary for a Wind Turbine

The patented Ion Plasma Generator is a highly effective air terminal engineered for applications where lightning prevention is not practical, but that still require reliable protection from direct strikes.The IPG strike collector is effective up to 320 ft. Compared to a single lightning rod of the same height; the IPG provides a collection zone several times larger.LEC is successfully installing and maintaining IPG lightning protection design system to wind farms across the world. For any further questions or queries, Contact us for more details: https://www.lightningprotection.com/products/

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Do Wind Turbines Require Lightning Protection

Lightning usually hits the sharpest and tallest object in an area because ground charges emitted from objects with high elevations reach the opposite charged streamers of the cloud earlier than the charges from any shorter object.the IPG’s materials and construction are optimized for maximum risk reduction on a cost effective and durable design.IPG is a crucial component in ensuring the best lightning protection to a wind turbine. For any further questions or queries, Contact us for more details: https://www.lightningprotection.com/products/

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Lightning Protection Products that Functions as CTC

The prevention of the direct lightning strokes into the premise is one of the ways to eliminate the damaging consequences of the secondary effect.Thus the idea of preventing the lightning stroke based on point discharge phenomenon took place and research and development started at Lightning Eliminators & Consultant, Inc. Today we have patented lightning protection products that meet the requirements of National Fire Protection Association NFPA 780 and are Underwriters Laboratories Listed.The best defence against lightning damage is now simple, reliable and inexpensive lightning protection product brought to you by LEC. For any further questions or queries, Contact us for more details: https://www.lightningprotection.com/products/

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Advanced Engineering in Grounding Rod for Lightning Protection

Wind turbines provide us with renewable energy that relies on nature, rather than fossil fuels, to reap the benefits. Yet, due to the height of the structures and location, wind turbines can attract lightning that result in fires, downtime and damaged electronics. A grounding system is one of the most important components required for appropriate LPSs in wind turbines. Ready to protect your wind turbine from the dangers of lightning strikes! For any further questions or queries, Contact us for more details: https://www.lightningprotection.com/products/

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Considering Lightning Rod Protection

A lightning protection system functions by intercepting the direct lightning strike energy as it hits near a structure and safely diverting it to the Earth. Lightning phenomena is roughly based on the discharge of huge charge regions high in the atmosphere into the Earth. If you are considering lightning rod protection, your best bet is to talk to a lightning protection specialist such as LEC as every site and budget will have different considerations.For any further questions or queries, Contact us for more details: https://www.lightningprotection.com/products/

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Is A Lightning Protection Design Necessary for a Wind Turbine

The patented Ion Plasma Generator is a highly effective air terminal engineered for applications where lightning prevention is not practical, but that still require reliable protection from direct strikes. The IPG strike collector is effective up to 320 ft. Compared to a single lightning rod of the same height; the IPG provides a collection zone several times larger. LEC is successfully installing and maintaining IPG lightning protection design system to wind farms across the world. For any further questions or queries, Contact us for more details: https://www.lightningprotection.com/products/

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Do Wind Turbines Require Lightning Protection

Lightning usually hits the sharpest and tallest object in an area because ground charges emitted from objects with high elevations reach the opposite charged streamers of the cloud earlier than the charges from any shorter object.the IPG’s materials and construction are optimized for maximum risk reduction on a cost effective and durable design.IPG is a crucial component in ensuring the best lightning protection to a wind turbine. For any further questions or queries, Contact us for more details: https://www.lightningprotection.com/products/