Lightning and Static Protection for Temporary Crude Storage Tanks
Recently, our sales team has been getting calls beginning with, “Ahhhhh, I have a really weird situation that we need lightning protection for….”. We can be fairly certain it is for a creative container to store crude oil. With the present glut in crude oil and limited storage capacity, we are seeing all types of […]
Lightning Protection for Geodesic Domes
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Lightning Protection Requirements for Aluminum Geodesic Dome Storage Tanks There has been discussion recently concerning the need for a dedicated lightning protection system on aluminum geodesic domes covering storage tanks. This is partly due to recent lightning-caused fires in such structures. There are two general concerns: direct lightning attachment and conducting lightning energy to […]
Even small site changes can lead to significant lightning destruction
If you buy a truck and disconnect the brake lines, the truck will crash. If you lightning-protect your site with Lightning Master, then disconnect or move the wires—well, you get the picture. All too often, say the experts at Lightning Master, this is what can happen on an Oil Patch site loaded with flammable substances. […]
Around the Oil Patch: UL Listed Parts, UL Certified Lightning Protection System Installers
“I’ve seen too many improperly protected oil and gas sites destroyed by lightning,” says Lightning Master President Bruce Kaiser. “But I’ve never seen one of our sites damaged unless the operator had changed something after we left.” Is there a secret to why Lightning Master static and lightning protection consistently provides complete protection? There is […]
Electronic Surge Protection in the Medical Field
Think of a surge protector like an insurance policy. You hope you never have to use it, but you’re very glad you have it when you need it. Very large surges, which are primarily caused by lightning and temporary interruptions resulting from storm damage, occur infrequently. They may occur a few times a year or […]
Lightning Master Announces UL Certified Employees and UL Listed Stainless Steel Lightning Protection Systems
Lightning Master Corporation announces UL Listing of Stainless Steel Lightning protection products, UL certified installers, field operations and engineers. Lightning Master Corporation (LMC) is a global, full service manufacturing company specializing in lightning protection, static solutions, surge protection and grounding. CLEARWATER, Fla. (PRWEB) February 15, 2018 — Lightning Master® Employees and Stainless Steel Products receive UL Certification Lightning […]
Lightning Protection for Water & Wastewater Plants
GRWA Winter Spring Edition 2018 BY BRUCE A. KAISER, CEO, LIGHTNING MASTER CORPORATION Plant operator quiz: One South Florida wastewater plant suffered multiple, serial pump bearing failures int he same area of the plant. Operators soon noticed that the failures occurred a few days after a suspected lightning strike. the causes of the pump failures […]
The difference between lightning rods and streamer retarding air terminals?
’Structural Lightning Protection – This term describes what is most readily recognized as the traditional lightning rod (air terminal) system, with its associated bonding and grounding systems. It is important to note that the purpose of a traditional Ben Franklin lightning rod system is to keep the protected structure from burning down. That is why […]
The Leading Company in Global Lightning Protection Expands its Services
Lightning Master Corporation (LMC) is a one-stop consulting, design & engineering, manufacturing and installation company specifically dedicated to lightning protection, surge suppression and grounding. LMC has been in the business of lightning and surge protection for over 30 years. Due to their continued success, commitment, growth and customer requests, LMC has decided to add another […]
The Leading Company in Global Lightning Protection Expands its Services
Clearwater, Florida 4/29/16 – Lightning Master Corporation (LMC) is a one-stop consulting, design & engineering, manufacturing and installation company specifically dedicated to lightning protection, surge suppression and grounding. We have been in the business of lightning and surge protection for over 30 years. Due to our success, commitment, growth and customer requests, we’ve decided to […]
