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Why Choose Oil Tank Lightning Protection in Texas

Oil Tank Lightning Protection – How to Keep Your Assets Safe & Secure The use of oil tank lightning protection in Texas is essential for oil companies throughout the state of Texas. Lightning strikes occur At a high rate in Texas, compared to many other states, which makes oil tanks a prime target for this […]

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Lightning Protection for Geodesic Domes

Lightning Protection Requirements for Aluminum Geodesic Dome Storage Tanks There has been discussion recently concerning the need for a dedicated lightning protection system on aluminum geodesic domes covering storage tanks. This is partly due to recent lightning-caused fires in such structures. There are two general concerns: direct lightning attachment and conducting lightning energy to ground. [...]
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The difference between lightning rods and streamer retarding air terminals?

’Structural Lightning Protection – This term describes what is most readily recognized as the traditional lightning rod (air terminal) system, with its associated bonding and grounding systems. It is important to note that the purpose of a traditional Ben Franklin lightning rod system is to keep the protected structure from burning down. That is why […]

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Why consider Surge Protection Products from Lightning Master?

Lightning Master® offers a full line of surge suppressors for industrial and commercial use. Lightning Master designed these units in-house to meet the needs of our Customers. The Lightning Master surge protection line was designed with heavy-duty industrial users in mind. LMC surge suppression devices provide surge and transient protection in the harshest of environments, […]

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Surge Suppressor Installation – What You Should Know

A big problem in AC power surge suppression installation is that few people know what “flavor” their power is. If asked, a customer will likely reply that it is 600V, merely giving you the maximum rating of an enclosure.  With other surge suppression brands (besides LMC), you have to know the exact type of power, i.e., 120/240V […]

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Preventive Maintenance…

Preventive maintenance is paramount to help prevent the damage of lightning strikes. Your existing lightning prevention systems performance is affected by many things. Similar to your electrical system corrosion, physical damage, facility modification and operational conditions all cause performance degradation. Not only is climate changing faster than it has in the past 1,000 years, but [...]
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