What is Lightning Rods

Update:15 Sep,2022

Lighting rods are a key part of a lightning protection system. These devices are installed above ground to provide a barrier against lightning strikes. The height of a lightning rod should be at least 30 centimeters above the ground. The rod's efficiency increases with its height. The zone of protection is calculated by using the formula S=ph2. The higher the lightning rod, the higher the protection zone.

The company was founded in 1898 by George Henry Cliff, who had previously worked for the Universal Lightning Rod Company in Hespeler. He decided to set up shop in an old furniture factory on Queen Street. Originally, the company manufactured lightning protection equipment and sold it to individual property owners and agents. It also installed complete lightning protection systems on buildings.

The most popular type of lightning rod is a catenary rod. It protects millions of kilometers of overhead power lines and is the most common type of lightning protection in the world. The company has compiled experience from around the world. The height at which the rod is suspended and the angle at which it is positioned can have a huge effect on its effectiveness.

Lightning protection devices should be regularly inspected. They should be checked for visible corrosion, contacts, and resistance to current of industrial frequency. The resistance should be less than the values in the acceptance stage. If the resistance level is too low, it could trigger a lightning strike. Ultimately, lightning protection is about safety.