Lightning Protection Products

Electricity has provided countless benefits to people, but it still remains one of the most deadly elements readily available in our daily lives, thus it’s important to ground electrical currents to:

- Protect against electrical overboard

- Help electrical currents to safely and efficiently travel throughout your electrical system.

- Stabilize voltage levels

- Provide an earth conductor, thus giving excess electricity a place to go

- Minimize the overload of power that can bring destruction beyond repair.

How does it work?

A ground is usually idealised as an infinite source, which can absorb an unlimited amount of current without changing its potential.

The wiring system is permanently grounded to a metal ‘grounding’ rod driven into the ground. A copper conductor connects this grounding rod to a set of terminals for ground connections in a service panel.

You can usually tell whether your electrical system is grounded by checking your power outlets. If they accept plugs with three pongs, your system should have three wires, one of which is a grounding wire.

What is a grounding rod?

It’s a rod that is driven into the ground to provide electrical connection, so it can carry any electrical surge safely away from the circuit.

A typical grounding system consists of multiple grounding rod connected with mesh or grid networks, ground plates and ground loops. This network dramatically increases the amount of contact with the surrounding earth and lowers ground resistance.

Leveraging on our vast industry experience and knowledge, we have emerged as a notable manufacturer and supplier of Chemical copper bonded grounding rods (Chem-Rod).

Our Chem-Rod (2.625” in diameter) provides a permanent soil treatment solution for a low impedance ground. It comprises of a hollow copper rod into which an electrolytic salt mixture (GAF) is filled. Our grounding rod should be refilled periodically to provide long term soil treatment.

Features:

- Last longer, drive easier and will not crack

- Copper purity is 99.95%

- It is fully covered with copper cladding without any cracks, hole or cavity

- Good tensile strength

- Resists corrosion better than galvanized grounding rods

- Provides the lowest resistance to ground

- It’s suitable treated to prevent oxidation of copper bonding

- Requires less real estate

- Fewer electrodes can meet specified resistance

- Each grounding rod creates an optimal electrical connection to earth with large conductive surface

From the award winning ‘Retractable Grounding Assembly 750’ to the patented Chem-Rod, Lightning Eliminators offer the best of products with a full line of standard ground testing services and more.

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Grounding plays a very important role in the protection of buildings and equipment against direct lightning strikes as well as surges from indirect strikes. In the case of direct strikes, currents of large magnitudes are conducted by the lightning protection system thus a low impedance path from the lightning protection conductor to the ground is essential to keep the inevitable voltage-rise within safe limits.

Grounding rod or earthing rod is a rod that is driven into the ground to provide electrical connection to the ground. They efficiently and safely carry current away from a circuit in the event of an electrical surge. A properly grounded rod performs well in high-lightning regions, while poorly grounded rods result in unnecessary losses and down time.

As original patent holder for ChemRod grounding rod, LEC is a trailblazer in grounding solutions. Our product has become a protection standard. Explore our full range of grounding solutions.

1. Smart grounding testing service

It’s designed to provide an advanced ground audit system including random continuity tests, and resistance to earth for each local earth electrode. They produce highly accurate results.

2. Grounding rod

Known for their high tensile strength, our rod is well designed by using excellent quality materials. They are manufactured under the guidance of our experienced engineers using latest tools & machines. While the raw materials & components used in manufacturing of these ground rods are obtained from trusted vendors of the industry. Our grounding rod is UL listed, self-moisturising and maintenance-free, providing low resistance in diverse climates around the world, without harmful effects on the environment.

3. LECWELD

It’s a permanent-connection process that is engineered to be an easy and efficient field welding system. No outside power, bulky gas tanks or other equipment associated with welding are required for lightning safety installations.

4. Ground augmentation fill

Every grounding rod requires GAF to create a low resistance earth interface making it easier and less expensive to prevent lightning damage.

Along with the above products, we provide the services below as well:

- Smart Ground Testing

- Lightning Protection Planning

- Installation Services

- And many more

For any queries feel free to contact us and read more about us.

Lightning wants to get to ground. It will follow the path(s) of least impedance to do so.

All electricity, including lightning, performs in terms of flow, in rather predictable ways – governed by natural law. Electricity always seeks the pathway of lowest resistance as its primary route to ground, and will traverse, often destructively, any impediment in its path to get to its destination. Thus grounding of electrical devices and installations is universally known to be critical to the performance and safety of these assets.

Grounding 101

- “Ground” is the surface of the Earth existing as soil or rock of various compositions.

- “Soil resistivity” is a measurement of the resistance of earth materials (soils and rock) to the movement of electrons (electric current).

- Soil resistivity levels are absolutely critical to the performance of grounding rod and the entire grounding/earthing systems.

- Ground to resistance of any given electrode will vary given the immediate soil conditions the electrode finds itself in (moisture content, specific soil chemistry, proximity of non-conductive buried rocks, proximity to other conductive buried objects and/or soils, etc.), and as a result, each electrode will have a specific resistance-to-ground.

When we set out to create a robust solution for grounding in less-than-ideal conditions, we quickly focus our efforts on dramatically expanding the number of emitting points for current carried by any electrode in any soil condition, all in a compact size, with a manageable footprint and installation depth.

However, LEC’s Patented Chem-Rod solves this issue and much more. This grounding rod uses advanced engineering to achieve a consistent, low-impedance electrical connection with the earth, even in unfavorable and varying ground conditions.

- It has a large surface area for better connection to the earth

- The Electrolytic salts continually increase the soil’s conductivity, further reducing impedance and resistance.

- Another key product – GAF is a combination of organic soil materials, which further optimizes the conductivity of the soil around the Chem-Rod.

- Our grounding rod comes with a standard removal cap, enabling easy refills and maintenance

The biggest advantage of our copper grounding rods is they will likely perform well for 40 years or more in most soil types. It offers the best annual cost advantage of available materials in most situations.

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

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To minimize the risk of equipment damage and operational downtime, LEC strongly recommends suitable Surge protection devices be installed in the right location, in a proper manner and by trained professionals.

General information

Surge is a sudden increase of the high current and voltage of electricity – an occurrence often found in electrical circuits. Surge can damage or delay the circuit operations, halting the production line or affecting computer information systems that may waste valuable time and business opportunities.

The cause of surge

Lightning is the most spectacular form of an externally generated surge, however it is estimated that most transients are generated internally with in the facility either due to defects in the electric power transmission system or by turning on/off large electrical devices that require high voltage also known as load switching.

Prevention

LEC manufactures high quality surge protection devices certified by national and international standards to secure the safety of our customer’s electrical devices. Our products are manufactured in the USA and distributed to all parts of the world. Every product is strictly tested to ensure quality in all procedures – from manufacturing to pre-delivery, guaranteeing product safety to users.

How does an SPD work?

There is at least one non-linear component of the SPD, which under different conditions, transitions between a high and low impedance state. At normal operating voltages, the SPDs are in a high impedance state and do not affect the system. When a transient voltage occurs on the circuit, the SPD moves into a state of conduction (or low impedance) and diverts the transient energy and current back to its source or ground. This limits or clamps the voltage amplitude to a safer level. After the transient is diverted, the SPD automatically resets back to its high impedance state.

What more can LEC do?

Our experienced personnel can help you choose the most effective solution, with SPDs to suit your environment, the location within a structure and the sensitivity of the equipment to be protected.

Conclusion

Surge protection devices are an essential requirement in all facilities and it now forms an integral part of a lightning protection system. Lightning Eliminators are able to provide surge & transient overvoltage protection and technical support in the design and installation of the surge protection measures to reduce the risk of loss of life, damage and permanent failure of electrical systems/equipment.

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We all know that lightning arrestors and surge protection devices are designed to protect a facility and the assets within from lightning strike by absorbing or dissipating electrical currents and surges. However these devices are not a suitable substitute for good grounding.

Grounding is the most fundamental technique for protection against lightning damage. You can’t stop a lightning surge, but you can give it a direct path to safely discharge into the earth.

Grounding rod

The weakest aspect of many installations is the connection to the earth itself. After all, you can’t just bolt a wire to the planet! Instead, you must bury or hammer a rod of conductive, noncorrosive metal (generally copper) into the ground, and make sure most of its surface area contacts conductive (that means moist) soil. This way, when static electricity or a surge comes down the line, the electrons can drain into the ground with minimal resistance.

LEC’s Chem-Rod provides a low impedance ground in location of high soil resistivity. Together with GAF (Ground Augmentation Fill) the system dissipates lightning energy and other dangerous electrical fault currents, even in sandy and rocky soil conditions.

It’s a permanent soil treatment solution for a low impedance ground, comprising of a 2” or larger hollow copper rod. This electrode is filled with an electrolytic salt mixture (GAF). The rod derives moisture from the soil and atmosphere and utilizes the moisture to slowly dissolve the electrolyte in the rod creating a conductive rooting effect, providing an ever increasing lower resistant ground in any type of soil. The rod should be refilled periodically to provide long-term soil treatment.

The grounding rods filled with electrolytic salt come with an exothermically welded tail. The LECWELD requires no outside power source or equipment for lightning safety installation. The process forms a solid copper molecular bond that does not loosen or corrode throughout the life of the host structure. (Compare to compression connectors, split bolts, crimp connectors, brazing, etc.)

Installation and maintenance of an effective grounding rod is essential due to the following:

- Efficiently dissipate heavy fault currents and electrical surges, both in magnitude and duration

- Provide a stable reference for electrical and RF circuits at the installation to minimize noise

- Protection of personnel who work within the area from dangerous electric shock

The Chem-Rod from LEC has been proven to be the best and most economical grounding solution. Contact LEC and transform your grounding system into a high-performance ground.

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Lightning strikes are expected to increase by 12% by the turn of the century!

This finding simply suggest that an increased activity can be expected in many regions – including areas that have historically seen less activity due to overly humid and wet conditions. And this trend is expected worldwide.Understanding the threat and preparing people, property and places for the increased risk is critical.

Below are some very basic lightning safety tips that every business should know.

• Seek safe shelter – a house and other substantial building offers the best protection from lightning

• Avoid unsafe shelter – unless specifically designed to be lightning safe, small structures like small open shelters do little to protect occupants from lightning.

• If you are outdoors – postpone activities promptly, stay away from trees, avoid leaning against vehicles, get out of water and avoid metal

• If you are indoors – avoid contact with corded phones, electrical equipment and plumbing. Also, bring your pet indoors before the storm.

Additional lightning safety tips:

• Insurance benefits for lightning safety standard-complaint lightning protection systems

• Increased education and promotion of safety standard-complaint lightning protection systems

• In the building development process, risk assessment measures to gauge the lightning hazards should be expanded

Despite the wealth of accurate information on lightning and lightning safety, there are still many misunderstandings that persists. Let’s share some facts.

• Rubber tires and rubber soles do not provide protection from lightning.

• Metals conduct lightning electricity but doesn’t attract it.

• Lightning often strikes the same place repeatedly

• Lightning protection system are installed more today and is definitely not a thing of the past

• Surge protection is just one element of a complete lightning protection system

• Industrial lightning protection system design and installation is complex and not a do-it-yourself project

• Just because the surrounding taller buildings have LPS installed, your smaller structure still requires protection

• The human body does not store electricity. It’s perfectly fine to touch a lightning victim to give them first aid

• When thunder roars, go indoors! Is the truism that actually holds up.

Lightning is deadly but often an avoidable hazard. If lightning safety tips are properly followed the threat can be greatly reduced.

We are among the fastest growing and most innovative companies in the lightning protection and earthing sector. We innovate, build and offer one of the most efficient and reliable systems for protection against lightning, surge protection earthing solutions. Contact our lightning eliminator consultant today!

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Computers and machinery failure can occur due to lightning strikes. Computer systems and networks are now essential elements of our work culture which has roots in almost every industry. Damage to such important devices can be extremely risky to the business. A single devastating lightning strike alone can cause structural and electrical damage, which can result in stalled production and plant shut down.

A properly installed Lightning protection system not only helps in saving lives but also provides protection to company equipment and damage from potential fires.

The lightning protection solution and services we offer provide you with the expertise to reduce/eliminate the exposure of your installation to lightning conditions and to implement suitable protection measures.

Lightning Protection system design

Our lightning protection design systems are well engineered and cost-effective.

Lightning Eliminators & Consultant includes services such as :

1. Gathering data and information:

 Measuring soil resistance.

 Measuring earth resistance

 Lightning protection system requires visual inspection (Only if installed)

 Measurement of the supply grid

 Checking the type of construction along with infrastructure.

 Occupancy of the entire building.

 Contents of the building.

2. Looking for analyzing risk

 Analyzing the demand for required lightning protection.

 Checking for earth potentiality for risk assessment.

 Risk of catching fire.

 Studying the interference.

 Analyzing the risk level in terms of international standards.

3. Designing the study

 Arriving at engineered specifications.

 Type of protection required.

 Detailed evaluation of the site exposures.

 Dimensions and sizes of the components.

 Analyzing location of air terminals and coverage area

 Directing the conductor connections and routing.

 Earthing provisions.

4. Delivering, installing, testing and then commissioning

 Providing the product material along with the labour, equipment and services.

 With accordance with international standards along with code of practice the process of installation and testing is done.

 A minimal training is provided for both on site and off site risk management for financial risk mitigation.

 Our patented as well as manufactured goods come with an international standard.

Rest assured our lightning protection system design is perfect for aesthetic-conscious users as they blend in with the structure. Protect your most valuable assets with market-leading lightning eliminating technology.

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A lightning protection design system should be installed to shield and divert lightning strikes which can cause a complete or partial loss of a facility and its content due to fire. A single devastating lightning strike can also cause structural and electrical damage, which can result in stalled production and plant shut down costing millions of dollars.

The LEC lightning protection solutions provide you with the equipment and expertise you need to reduce/eliminate the exposure and susceptibility of your installation to lightning. Our comprehensive solutions range from consulting to design and review, and from lightning protection installation to products and material sales. Allowing our experienced consultants to offer impartial design solutions and always in compliance with industry standards.

LEC’s experienced engineers and technicians provide a comprehensive lightning protection design and assessment services to:

- Consultant engineers

- Architects and builders

- Project managers

- Facility managers and contractors

- Communication network and IT managers

- System administrators

Our lightning protection design systems are cost-effective, yet made from the best materials to reduce the cost of maintenance.

There is nothing easy about designing a lightning protection system, it takes great care and knowledge from a professional to get it right. Every facility is different, which means every design should be tailored to your use case.

Our general design services include:

- Assessment and management of lightning risk

- Design of co-ordinated lightning protection, surge protection, and earthing systems

- Review of existing LPS and earthing system design and drawing

- Drafting services with full system layouts and details

Rest assured our lightning protection design system are perfect for aesthetic-conscious users as they blend in with the structure.

Special lightning protection design system:

LECs patented Dissipation Array System works under the charge transfer technology. It's enabled to dissipate the electrical field within a particular area. In other words, DAS when combined with an effective grounding system, it can effectively eliminate the streamer/leader connection and prevent lightning events within the protected area. Cost-effective with a ‘no-strike' warranty, our DAS has set a global standard in lightning protection for 4 decades.

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The simplest way to think of a lightning strike would be as a short circuit between the cloud and the earth. The earth and an active thundercloud have either a positive or negative polarity with respect to each other, just like battery connections that can arc, if they are not separated by a long enough air gap.

Every year, there are approximately 15-20 million lightning strikes that affect 30% of U.S. businesses. These lightning strikes cause billions in damage and an average facility is hit with 20,000 amps of electricity.

Thus schools, hospitals, airports, factories, chemical plants, power generating plants and office buildings are just some of the facilities choosing to play it safe against the destructive forces of lightning by properly preparing a lightning protection design and installing it.

We offer holistic services that include product specifications, product manufacturing, technical support, installation, site testing, and system design. LEC’s lightning protection design and engineering team can produce complete lightning protection and grounding layout for any type of structure using the latest CAD software. Our estimates are detailed to list out all inclusion and exclusions and each estimate adheres to all required specifications.

Even before the estimates are submitted we understand the electrical specification and relevant architectural drawings of your facility. Then with the backing of our experienced lightning protection design team, we send drawings, bill of materials required, installation, testing and commissioning estimates.

Once the estimation is approved, a detailed and scientific evaluation of the site’s exposure and an option for protection is provided and we start implementing the customized solution in the most timely, accurate and cost-effective manner.

Alongside we also provide on-site and off-site risk management training and financial risk mitigation.

All of our systems are designed and engineered to perform safely; however, commission and routine testing are undertaken to validate and ensure that the lightning protection design and the system perform safely.

Protection against direct lightning strike and surge is not an easy one. A proper lightning protection design depends on a number of contributing factors. Some of our patented products include;

- Dissipation Array System

- Spline ball Ionizer

- Spline Ball Terminal

- Streamer Delaying Air Terminal

- And a whole range of surge protection systems

Holding tightly to professional ethics and moral values, we leave no stone unturned to assure complete client satisfaction when providing lightning protection design and engineering solutions.

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