A Tailored Lightning Protection Approach To This Hazardous Natural Event

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Lightning occurs when vast amounts of static electricity stored in wet clouds are released. The positive charges in the ground attract the negative charges in the wet clouds, and lightning strikes the path of least resistance, such as tall structures. 

Being uncontrollable and unpredictable, lightning strikes can cause significant damage to people, homes, and businesses. The only way to protect people and property from severe damage is to be prepared beforehand. Preparation is where lightning protection systems, grounding , and surge protection systems play a huge role.

Its effectiveness is essential to ensure reliability and longevity.

Before delving into the importance of LEC's lightning protection, it is vital to understand the risks associated with lightning strikes.

  • Equipment damage
  • Data loss
  • System downtime
  • Safety hazard

We take a tailored approach to each design requirement based on the needs of each customer’s application. An offshore oil and gas installation or exposed wind farm, for example, will have different needs than a petrochemical processing plant or manufacturing business.

Our lightning protection service and solution assesses the risk from lightning to your assets and personnel and mitigates this risk by building effective protection and prevention measures into your earthing system design.

Additionally, we also offer value-added services because it is important for us not just to meet but to exceed our client's expectations:

System Recertification

  • An inspection of the LEC Dissipation Array System & grounding connections
  • Minor repairs as needed
  • A system configuration evaluation
  • LEC Chem-Rods are inspected & refilled
  • LEC surge protection suppressors are inspected & verified to be working properly
  • Panoramic photographs of the site are taken if allowed
  • A report outlining the lightning safety findings & corrective actions if any is issued to the customer
  • A warranty Certificate reinstating the system warranty is issued if the site meets LEC’s design specifications

We are very:

  • We are focused on being cost-effective for our clients to derive maximum value from the implementation of the system.
  • Reliable so that large structures are well-protected against surges caused by lightning.
  • Customized to suit every need that the lightning risk assessment reveals.

Without adequate lightning protection and earthing systems in place, lightning poses a serious risk to electrical networks and can cause severe damage to critical and high-value assets, as well as electrical wiring and infrastructure. 

Try our free lightning risk assessment and get started today.

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Location: Colorado, USA

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