Thread: Lighting protection?

Has anyone done many lighting protection installations? We have some info from Erico...but have little expirence .Any clues anyone?

I did it once, only the clients that have money will usually do it and historical parks, etc. Basically you plot where you are going to put the 32 strand copper wire on the trunk and dominant branchs with eye hooks. Then you fish the wire through and near the tips of the crown and branches you fray the wire. At the base of the tree you trench the wire all the way out past the drip line and then go down about 6 or 8 feet. Remember though as the tree grows the lightning projection system must grow with the tree. You can use poles with special adapters, and so on.

Rob,

Try this link

http://www.ipclp.com/html/aud_trees.html


Not sure if they ship your way or not. Very helpful people, great service.

Wow what a great site ....Thanks heaps Eric and Husky