What is involved in a Commercial LP system?
What it looks like: This diagram shows a commercial lightning protection system.
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Components:
Air Terminals (lightning rods):
The
air terminals can be made from solid copper or solid aluminum. They can
be either blunt or pointed. Recent studies have indicated that blunt
tipped air terminals may be more effective (link to study). A typical
residential copper air terminal will have a diameter of 3/8 inch and
will protrude 10 inches above the ridge cap or object being protected.
Surge Suppression:
Surge
suppression devices are an essential component of a lightning
protection system. Smokestack lightning provides surge suppression
devices for all incoming service lines including the electrical,
telephone, cable, and satellite dish lines. All surge suppression
devices must be installed by a licensed electrician in accordance with
the NEC.
What you (the owner, GC, or electrical contractor) have to do:
Either we can visit the job site, or you can mail or email us, williamsimpson@smokestackusa.com
a roof plan and side view plan or photographs of the building. We will
figure what we can from the plans, call to ask about 20 questions about
the property and then we will send a proposal/contract for the system
installation.
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