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Welcome"Each year we have about 307,000 claims from lightning, amounting to loss reimbursements of some $332 million." --State Farm Insurance Co. A lightning strike to an unprotected structure can be catastrophic. A single bolt of lightning can carry over 30 million volts of electricity. It can rip through roofs, explode brick and concrete and ignite fires. In addition to causing structural damage, lightning can also wreak havoc with computers, electronic equipment and appliances. How a lightning protection system worksIt provides a specified path on which lightning can travel. When a structure is equipped with a lightning protection system, the destructive power of the lightning strike is directed safely into the ground, leaving the home, family members and personal belongings unharmed. Primary ComponentsA lightning protection system should include all of the following elements, which work together to prevent lightning damage.
Electronic ProtectionModern homes and businesses are especially vulnerable to the havoc that lightning can wreak on sensitive electronic equipment. To assure the highest level of protection, UL-listed lightning surge arrestors are installed on electrical service panels and other incoming lines. Arrestors are the first line of defense against harmful electrical surges that can enter a structure through power lines. Transient voltage surge suppressors can be installed to protect specific electronic components tailored to your specific needs. Quality AssuranceIt is essential that lightning protection systems are installed by trained, qualified specialists. At Hamilton Systems we use only UL approved materials and installation methods compliant with nationally recognized safety standards as established by Underwriters Laboratories and the National Fire Protection Association. |