Lightning protection pipes play an extremely important role in the lightning protection system. They are used to lay down the down conductors. Thanks to them, you can obtain effective protection at the time of lightning strike. They protect against the negative effects of the flow of surge current. Therefore, get to know the best lightning protection pipes.
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What is a lightning rod?
The grounding pipe must be designed to meet the special requirements of the PN-EN 62305-3 standard. It protects against electric shock, touch voltage, and step voltage. This is a pipe that is used to protect grounding wires, both in the facade and in flat grounding wires. It is installed in grounding systems, both in finished buildings, but it can also be done at the construction stage. Here, attention must be paid to its stiffness, which should be as high as possible, but also to its mechanical strength, which should prevent deformation. The grounding pipe should be resistant to discoloration.
What is a lightning protection pipe intended for?
A lightning protection system is an installation that protects private and public buildings from electric shock resulting from a lightning discharge. It is a network of wires that are arranged in a ring. It is also worth knowing 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 located on buildings that are made of potentially flammable materials. An important part of it is the lightning protection pipe. It is designed to insulate the down conductors of an external lightning protection device. In addition, it can be used to insulate the down conductors of an external LPS, i.e. Lightning Protection System. Because it allows external insulation of the wires, it provides such effective protection against electric shock or fire. It is installed in the facade, especially 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 the lightning protection pipes and lightning protection system components from the manufacturer Elko-Bis available at the Onninen installation wholesaler. The ELKO-BIS 20/12 2 m lightning protection system pipe is worth paying attention to. It is used to run wire in plaster or on plaster. It is white. It can even be used for lightning protection in insulation. In addition, this lightning protection equipment is very durable and mechanically resistant and does not change its properties even after years.
Connectors should be used for connection, and fastening should be done using metal brackets. The ELKO-BIS UJ-20 OC metal bracket can be an element of the lightning protection system. It is extremely durable, resistant to mechanical damage or deformation. You can choose either a galvanized model, resistant to corrosion, or painted in a selected color. You need to know that the metal bracket affects the safety of the entire lightning protection system. It is recommended to install it every 1 meter. Of course, the bracket can also be used to install air terminals and all other downpipes. It is used for both flat roofs and those with a small slope. Although such elements are also available made of plastic, it is best to choose metal brackets, which are resistant to rust. For example, if you want to install air terminals or cables along the ridges, then ridge brackets will work, while gutter brackets are used for mounting on gutters.
For the lightning protection system, it is also worth choosing the metal holder ELKO-BIS UD-20 OC . This holder for the lightning protection system is used for the installation of lightning protection pipes with a diameter of 20.4 mm. The holder allows the installation of one pipe, which allows for precise adjustment to the needs of each building.
It is worth deciding on a lightning protection system, but remember to choose not only the right pipes, but also the brackets. In addition, you should also choose them for the tensioning system, but also brackets for the wire running along the wall or on wooden elements.
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