How does a lightning arrestor work?

Lightning has always been a huge risk to life and property. With its high voltage nature, lightning has a great chance of damaging the electrical system of the house. In such a situation, a lightning arrestor comes to the rescue. Do you know what a lightning arrestor is? Or how does it work? Do not worry! Because Electrogrip is here to make you understand exactly that!

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Let’s learn more about what a lightning arrestor is and how does it work!

What is a lightning arrestor?

A light arrester is a protective device used on an electrical power transmission system to prevent it from getting damaged by the harmful effects of lightning. Lightning arresters are cylindrical objects, one- to two feet long, consisting of a series inductor and a spark gap.

Lightning arrestors are generally mounted in places of entryways of electrical appliances. When lightning strikes, the arrestor does not stop it. Instead, it gets activated and diverts the lightning current to the ground where it disperses without harming anything or anyone.

How does a lightning arrestor work?

Lightning arrestors provide protection to the structure against lightning strikes that may enter the building through the electrical wiring of the structure which may result in potential power surges, causing damage to the entire building. To prevent this, lightning arrestors are typically installed in the structure’s exterior from where the electricity service enters the structure.

Arresters are usually installed near critical appliances or points of entry, such as an electrical panel or a generator. Instead of stopping the lightning when lightning strikes, which could be very dangerous, the lightning arrestor simply diverts the current to the ground where it’ll be dispersed without causing any harm to the electrical system of the building.  Basically, a lightning arrestor gives the current a safe passage to pass through without letting them pass through other electrical appliances.

Conclusion

Well, there you have it! We hope that you liked our blog on how does a lightning arrestor work. For more Electrical tips, you can always consult with Electrogrip!