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                                                  Lightning and its consequences on the installation

                                                   

                                                   
                                                   

                                                   Newt page: Choose the correct surge protection 

                                                  What phenomenon is lightning?

                                                  Lightning is an ultra-rapid transient phenomenon.

                                                  • The unit of measurement  is kV/ µs.
                                                  • It's a highly destructive energy. 

                                                  The consequences of lightning: electrical overvoltage

                                                   The main effect of lightning is electrical overvoltage which exposes the electrical installations to a serious risk of:

                                                  • malfunction,
                                                  • destruction of equipment,
                                                  • unavailability of production tools, etc.

                                                  > The overvoltages come either from the electricity network or from the earth.

                                                  		  

                                                  Damages on sensible equipments

                                                  90% of sockets power sensitive equipment and an overvoltage can damage them (Total values estimated amount = €3,650).

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                                                  Surge protection guide:
                                                   

                                                  Learn how to choose a surge arrester