The lightning conductor will be installed and tested to ensure that the appropriate resistance required under the auspice of SABS standards is maintained.
An external LPS serves the purpose of preventing or reducing structural damage as a result of direct lightning strikes.
An external LPS carries a risk of rust damage, ecological damage as well as physical damage, and in the worst-case scenario falling.
These risks can be reduced by proper maintenance and annual service of the conductor however, these risks can never be eliminated in their totality.
In addition, the resistance offered by these conductors may diminish over time, and therefore the annual service of the conductor will ensure that the required and necessary resistance is always provided by your conductor.
Lightning is an extremely dangerous act of God that can strike with magnificent force and voltage.
It cannot always be prevented or resisted entirely depending on the force and voltage produced.
Due to the nature of lightning strikes, STOP SURGE cannot guarantee a 100% success the rate in the prevention of damage to equipment.
When lightning strikes an internal, or an external LPS, it will prevent the flow of voltage following the resistance ability of the LPS.
In the case where the voltage is too strong for the LPS, it will still significantly reduce the strike.
It is our experience that the installation of surge and lightning protection devices will hugely reduce your risk and limit damage to individual items.