N nsualog12 New User Location Philippines Jul 19, 2017 #1 When to use copper tape or copper wire as lightning protection conductor? Also when to use copper plate or copper rod as earthing conductor?
When to use copper tape or copper wire as lightning protection conductor? Also when to use copper plate or copper rod as earthing conductor?
Sahib Senior Member Location India Jul 19, 2017 #2 Welcome. nsualog2 said: When to use copper tape or copper wire as lightning protection conductor? Click to expand... Minimum size is criterion. If satisfied, either may be used. nsualog2 said: Also when to use copper plate or copper rod as earthing conductor? Click to expand... If good conductivity soil layer is present at a depth, plate earthing. If soil conductivity is more or less uniform throughout, rod earthing. JMO.
Welcome. nsualog2 said: When to use copper tape or copper wire as lightning protection conductor? Click to expand... Minimum size is criterion. If satisfied, either may be used. nsualog2 said: Also when to use copper plate or copper rod as earthing conductor? Click to expand... If good conductivity soil layer is present at a depth, plate earthing. If soil conductivity is more or less uniform throughout, rod earthing. JMO.
petersonra Senior Member Location Northern illinois Occupation engineer Jul 19, 2017 #3 nsualog12 said: When to use copper tape or copper wire as lightning protection conductor? Also when to use copper plate or copper rod as earthing conductor? Click to expand... follow design shown by competent lightning protection system designer.
nsualog12 said: When to use copper tape or copper wire as lightning protection conductor? Also when to use copper plate or copper rod as earthing conductor? Click to expand... follow design shown by competent lightning protection system designer.