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What is Grounding and Why Is It Needed?

November 22, 2021 | ftadmin

A single lightning strike can contain as many as one billion volts. The sheer power and frequency of lightning strikes make them a serious threat to ungrounded commercial facilities and homes. But wha...

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Transient Noise and Impedance of a Grounding Electrode

January 27, 2021 | VFC LP Staff

Abstract High-speed electronics today allow us to see the distant planets, map the human genome, fly drones thousands of miles away, deploy semi-autonomous vehicles, have mobile access to the interne...

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An Economic Case for Facility Lightning Protection Systems in 2021

August 31, 2020 | VFC LP Staff

  An economic case for facility lightning protection systems in 2021. Lightning strikes the earth 100 times every second— that’s more than 8 million times a day. In the United States al...

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Construction workers discussing plans for lightning protection implementation.
Construction workers discussing plans for lightning protection implementation.

White Papers and Test Methods

Many people find that they could use a simple introduction to the principles behind our Lightning Protection systems. These white papers cover some of the basic principles to help you understand how lightning works, how our grounding technology can protect your facility and equipment, and what you can do to provide a safer environment or outdoor space.

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