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People generally think of lightning damage as what happens at the point where a cloud-ground stroke terminates on a tree, structure, or elevated wiring. This is generally called a lightning strike. Unless the struck items are protected from lightning, the results of the strike are often visible and lasting. But the lightning current pulse continues into conductive parts of the structure, cables, and even underground wiring and pipes.

Because the initial lightning impulse is so strong, equipment connected to cables a mile or more from the site of the strike can be damaged. The most common source of damage is from strikes to power and communications lines, which then conduct the surges directly into the equipment.

For more information on Carpenter Electric's Lightning and Surge Protection products and services, please call 561.848.7881

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