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Written by Rachel Boyd, E-Marketing Specialist\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\"lightning\"There is no doubt that the weather in the UK is hugely varied and, at times,\u00a0spectacular. As a result, the weather is a huge part of our culture and always features in our daily conversations – in fact, if stuck for small talk, you will always find common ground in a discussion about the weather! \u00a0While we dream of the elusive “BBQ Summer”, the British summer is, more often than not, wet. \u00a0And with the rain comes the thunderstorms.<\/p>\n

This year, despite some nice weather here and there, the typical British Summer has struck again! We have had some violent\u00a0storms recently which have featured widely in the national press- \u00a0take a look here<\/a> and here<\/a>, and also here<\/a>. \u00a0While the pictures capture the beauty of nature at work, there is also a more serious side to the effects of lightning strikes.<\/p>\n

What happens if your building or machinery\u00a0gets struck by lightning and you do\u00a0not have\u00a0adequate protection? Take a look at this video<\/a>. \u00a0Scary stuff.<\/p>\n

\"surgeSo how can you minimise the effects of lightning strikes on your systems? Phoenix Contact has a wide range of innovative technology to help you protect all areas of your applications. Take a look here<\/a> for in depth information about Surge Protection and some examples of areas of where it can be used. \u00a0We also have an extensive e-learning programme on our website- it can be accessed here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"LMS\"If your building or system is in a\u00a0remote or exposed area, the Lightning Monitoring System detects and evaluates the effect of lightning strikes, enabling you to evaluate whether maintenance is needed and therefore avoid expensive downtime.\u00a0Here<\/a>, you can read more about where the Lightning Monitoring System has been used. \u00a0For much more in-depth information about this innovative technology, take a look here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you are a building contractor or installation engineer, why not download our Protection App? Find out\u00a0how you can protect your\u00a0building against lightning currents and surge voltages and also how a typical house can be equipped. \u00a0Download the app in iTunes<\/a>\u00a0or download the app in Google Play<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We also have a Surge Protection Basics handbook covering the fundamental points of lightning and surge protection. \u00a0Download Trabtech Basics Handbook<\/a><\/p>\n

For more information about surge protection, contact us by email<\/a> or telephone 0845 881 2222.<\/p>\n

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