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Why does my surge protection device say not to use it with power cords?

E&S Grounding Solutions Jan 3, 2020 0 234

The statement saying not to use with a power cord, has more to do with legal issues than with an electrical issue. However, there is a less than 1% chance that an issue could occur: Take an example of a construction foreman (or forewoman) working at a busy job site.

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What are the lightning protection standards for lightning down conductor installation?

E&S Grounding Solutions Aug 22, 2018 0 485

There are two standards you will want to look at, the NFPA 780 and the UL96A standard, which provides the Master Label certification program for lightning protection systems.