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Lightning Protection Systems Lightning Conductors Properly installed lightning protection conductors provide a safe path for lightning to discharge into the grounding system.
Lightning Rod Lightning rods properly placed on the roof of a house or building provide a dedicated attachment point for discharging lightning energy safely to the earth.
Ground Rods Ground rods provide a safe path for lightning to discharge into the ground without any damage to your home or building. They are placed in the earth around a house or building.
Cable/Satellite Television Cable/satellite television surge suppressors protect televisions and/ or other audio/video equipment.
What exactly does a lightning protection system do? A properly installed lightning protection system intercepts the lightning bolt between cloud and ground and effectively and safely conducts it to the earth. It provides improved and enhanced grounding, while also conditioning all electrical services entrances by means of surge protectors. Not only is the building protected against fire, but so are possessions such as heirlooms, jewelry and photos. Safeguarded also is electronic equipment such as computers, modems, printers, scanners, DVD recording systems, home entertainment systems, telephones, security systems, garage door openers, sprinklers, intercom systems, and appliances.
Does it cause lightning to strike? No, it is a passive protection system that neither attracts nor repels lightning. It provides a means of controlling the strike by offering a dedicated path for the discharge of lightning energy to arrive safely to the earth.
AC Power Installed at the main power distribution panel, an AC power surge suppressor protects all electrical power in the house or building from transient disturbances, safeguarding all in-house electronics, such as computers, alarm systems, entertainment systems and home theaters.
Telephone Telephone line surge suppressors protect telephones, fax machines, answering/recording machines, and modems.
How do I know that it works? It is a tried and true method that has been used for over 150 years. Properly installed lightning protection systems are over 99% effective in preventing lightning damage. Even with the modern advances in lightning protection technology, lightning strikes cannot always be prevented.
About surges Technology today is becoming faster, smaller and more efficient. However, in exchange for these advantages, electronics are becoming increasingly susceptible to surges. Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) are used to dramatically reduce the magnitude of random, high energy, short duration electrical power anomalies. These occurrences are typically caused by lightning strikes, utility switching, inductive loads, and more. Installation of Surge Protection Devices can reduce the risk of personal injury, physical equipment damage, and loss of operations.
Since 1991 Alltec Corporation has installed thousands of Lightning Protection and Grounding Systems on homes across the country. Alltec is both licensed and insured. Alltec systems comply with all national standards. We are LPI Certified installers & designers, a UL Certified Manufacturer, and a member of IEEE. Alltec Corporaton 64 Catalyst Dr. Canton, NC 28716 (828) 646-9290 www.allteccorp.com
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