Lightning Protection System Materials
We use high quality lightning protection system materials.
The following lightning protection system materials for lightning protection system installations are used by General Lightning Protection.
Conductor Cables
Copper conductors: 1/2″ diameter braided cable consisting of 32 strands of 17 gauge copper wire.
Aluminum conductors: 5/8″ diameter braided cable consisting of 26 strands of 14 gauge aluminum wire.
All Materials Meet or Exceed UL 96/96A NFPA 780 LPI 175/177 Requirements
Air Terminal Rods
Copper sizes range from 3/8″ x 10″ to 1/2″ x 24″
Aluminum sizes range from 1/2″ x 10″ to 1/2″ x 24″
Rods over 24″ are available to order with a required brace.
Ground Terminals
10 foot x 1/2″ copper ground rod
Lightning Arrestors
The above are installed on electric service panels. This prevents high voltage from entering a property/structure from the incoming wires. The arrestor is the filter that defray incoming voltage, that will prevent a lightning-induced electrical fire or an explosion.
Surge Suppressors
Surge suppressors are installed for the appliance, electronic equipment, computer and electrical outlets. This provides point-of-entry surge suppression from lightning induced power surges.
Structures like data centers contain sensitive electronic equipment. For this they require individual surge suppressors. Although surge suppressors are not a required component of UL approved lightning protection system, we can implement them with the lightning protection system when required.
Whether you have a metal roof with coating, a flat roof, sloped roof or any type of roof we can help you! Contact us today.
Lightning Protection Texas
General Lightning Protection is experienced in providing lightning protection services to all commercial and residential properties.
General Lightning Protection proudly serves all of Texas with the best lightning and surge protection services, including, San Antonio, Houston, Galveston, Dallas Fort Worth, South Texas, West Texas and surrounding areas.