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How to reduce risks from lightning

Lightning strikes are one of the major sources of external power surges that can severely damage electronic equipment and cause fires – either of which can be a huge disruption to a family or business. Read more »

 

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Evaluate your risk

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Lightning Protection

Take steps to reduce the risk of a lightning strike damaging your building.

Step 1

Evaluate your risk

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Power or voltage surges are brief bursts of energy...

Electrical Surge: Existing Building

Steps to increase a building's resistance to lightning strikes and electrical overload.

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Evaluate your risk

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Power or voltage surges are brief bursts of energy...

Electrical Surge: New Construction

Protect your new building against lightning and electrical system overload.

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Evaluate your risk

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Power or voltage surges are brief bursts of energy...

Protect Your Home

Lightning does not need to actually directly hit the home to induce a power surge.

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