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Earthing & Lightning Protection System

Why Earthing is Necessary?


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Earthing is the process of creating an alternative path for the flow of fault/excessive currents safely into the ground in the presence of minimal resistance or impedance.

The primary purpose of earthing is to reduce the risk of serious electric shock from current leaking into uninsulated metal parts of an appliance, power tool, or other electrical devices. In a properly earthed system, such leaking/fault current is carried away harmlessly while tripping the fuse. Earthing also provides protection from large electrical disturbances like lightning strikes and power surges. It also aids in the dissipation of hazardous static electrical charges.

Although most electrical systems have fuses or circuit breakers for protection against a fault current, the human body may be fatally electrocuted by a current of less than one ampere which is well below the point at which a fuse or breaker will operate. Earthing helps minimize such hazards from occurring.


The Earthing System

Safe Earthing Electrode

Safe Earthing Electrode

It is a metal electrode which goes into the ground near the building. It helps in the efficient discharge of all the fault currents/ surge currents present in the electrical system. It also helps in dissipating the high voltages which are passed on through the lightning arrestors atop buildings.




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earth enhancer backfill compounds

Back Fill Compounds

These are earth enhancement compounds which have different properties depending on soil and other atmospheric conditions. Essentially, an ideal BFC has high electrical conductivity, moisture capture and retention abilities and anti corrosive properties. It works in tandem with the Safe Earthing Electrode. Together both form the efficient earthing system.


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Safe Lightning Protection Rod-Lightning arrestor

Lightning Arrester

It is a metallic device mounted at the highest point of the building to capture lightning strikes and direct it to the earth via a safe path thereby preventing it from flowing through the building's electrcial circuit. In the absence of the lightning arrester a lightning strike could destroy electrical equipment and cause harm to human life through electrocutions.

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Lightning System FAQS

Why is a Lightning Protection System essential?

Lightning is considered one of the natural disasters that can inflict significant harm to both human lives and valuable assets. With continuous advancements in technology, safeguarding against such catastrophes can be achieved through the installation of a Lightning Protection System (LPS).

Types of Lightning…?

Types of Lightning Strokes
Direct stroke
In the case of a direct strike, the lightning discharge travels directly from the cloud to the targeted equipment. Alternatively, the current path may extend along the line, potentially passing over an insulator, down the pole, and eventually reaching the ground.
Indirect stroke
An indirect stroke occurs when conductors develop electrostatically induced charges in response to the presence of charged clouds. .

What is the function of a Lightning Protection System?

A Lightning Protection System (LPS) channels the high voltage surge generated by lightning strikes safely to the ground. Usually, a Lightning Arrester, Surge Arrester, or Line Arrester is a device employed in electrical power systems and telecommunications systems to shield the system's insulation and conductors from the harmful consequences of lightning.

What are the components required for an Efficient Lightning Protection System?

A successful Lightning Protection System comprises the following elements:

  • Early streamer emission terminals (such as lightning rods, ESE devices, or Franklin rods and meshes)
  • Down conductors
  • Grounding electrode system or Earthing
  • Equipotential Bonding
  • Surge Protection Devices

What sets Ashlok's Lightning Protection System apart from others?

Ashlok's lightning protection devices are uniquely designed, rigorously tested, and categorized based on their proprietary international set of product standards. These standards establish clear protection functions and performance criteria, rendering them suitable for diverse applications. Ashlok's array of lightning protection systems ensures the safety of all structures and critical electrical and electronic installations, safeguarding them from the impact of lightning strikes. .

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