Lightning protection pipes play an extremely important role in the lightning protection installation. They are used for laying down conductors. Thanks to them, you can obtain effective protection in the event of a lightning strike. They protect against the negative effects of surge current flow. Therefore, get to know the best lightning protection pipes.
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What is a lightning protection pipe?
The lightning protection pipe must be designed to meet the special requirements of the PN-EN 62305-3 standard. It protects against shock, touch voltage and step voltage. This is a pipe used to cover lightning conductors, both in the facade and flat conductors in the grounding. It is placed in lightning protection installations, both in finished buildings, but it can also be done at the construction stage. Attention should be paid to its stiffness, which should be as high as possible, but also to its mechanical strength, which should prevent deformation. The lightning protection pipe should be resistant to discoloration.
What is a lightning protection pipe intended for?
A lightning protection installation is an installation that protects private and public facilities against electric shock resulting from lightning discharge. It is a network of wires arranged in a ring. You also need to know that it should be installed on every building if its area exceeds 500 m2 or its height is higher than 15 m. The installation must also be installed on buildings made of potentially flammable materials. The lightning protection pipe is an important part of it. It is intended to insulate the discharge wires of an external lightning protection device. Additionally, it can be used to insulate external LPS, i.e. Lighting Protection System, discharge wires. Thanks to the fact that it enables external insulation of wires, it provides effective protection against electric shock or fire. It is installed in the facade, especially for thick-walled pipes. Thanks to this, it does not disturb the aesthetics of the building.
Overview of lightning protection pipes in the Onninen offer
It is worth paying attention to lightning protection pipes and elements of the lightning protection installation manufactured by Elko-Bis, available in the Onninen installation wholesaler. Noteworthy is the ELKO-BIS 20/12 2 m lightning protection installation pipe . It is used to guide wire in or on plaster. It is white in color. It can even be used for lightning protection installations in insulation. Moreover, this lightning protection equipment is highly durable and mechanically resistant and does not change its properties even after years.
Connectors should be used for connection, and the fastening should be done using metal brackets. The ELKO-BIS UJ-20 OC metal handle may be an element of the lightning protection system. It is extremely durable and resistant to mechanical damage and deformation. You can choose either a galvanized, corrosion-resistant model, or one painted in the selected color. You need to know that the metal handle affects the safety of the entire lightning protection system. It is recommended to install it every 1 meter. Of course, the holder can also be used to install air terminals and all other discharge lines. It is applicable to both flat roofs and those with a slight slope. Although such elements made of plastic are also available, it is best to choose metal handles that are resistant to rust. For example, if you want to install air terminals or ducts along ridges, then ridge tile holders will come in handy, while gutter holders are used for installation on gutters.
For the lightning protection installation, it is also worth choosing the ELKO-BIS UD-20 OC metal handle . This lightning protection installation holder is used for installing lightning protection pipes with a diameter of 20.4 mm. The holder allows for the installation of one pipe, which allows for precise adjustment to the needs of each building.
It is worth choosing a lightning protection system, but remember to select not only the right pipes, but also the handles. In addition, they should also be matched to a tensioning system, but also holders for a wire running on the wall or on wooden elements.
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