Lightning Protection Ground Wire

Polyphaser coaxial lightning protectors are designed for general single transmitter use in the 1 5 to 700 mhz frequency range.

Lightning protection ground wire. In fact some of the world s tallest structures such as the willis. Generally if you have a metal antenna mount on your roof that is over 5 feet tall you will want to ground that using a long copper wire. Lightning protection through roof. The connection to ground.

A second copper stake driven into the earth for the signal carrying wires is a separate earth ground system. Innovative installer friendly components make harger the leading provider of lightning protection equipment. This is required only for certain types of antennas ones which require current flow to ground to complete the antenna circuit. We have experience in all facets of these markets including engineering systems design product manufacturing and installation.

Grounding rods plates bars and more. For the building s ground system the main electrical wire entry already has a copper stake driven into the earth. Lightning protection fasterners hardware. See the tis page on lightning protection c.

Polyphaser protectors are available in two mounting styles. One wire of the feedline connects to the base of the antenna and the other connects to ground. Since 1960 harger has been providing solutions to the lightning protection and grounding industries. There are a few options for how to install lightning protection.

A wire from the antenna mount to a grounding source described below or a surge arrester. Since our beginning thompson has sought to be the industry leader in manufacturing the highest quality conductors and components. While an effective air termination device and above ground lightning protection system is critical to effective protection proper grounding can keep people and products out of harm s way. Trusted to protect since 1910.

Preventable mistakes in the electrical grounding system can leave it vulnerable to ground faults side flashes and electronic noise any of which could. An example is a quarter wave vertical. Bulkhead mount protectors have a longer connector and hardware to mount it through the grounding panel. Flange mount protectors anchor to a grounding panel with both connectors parallel to a flat surface.