Lightning Rods and Accessories

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Here is a more detailed installation guide. Do not refer to any of the item number as they are not the part numbers we use. Go by the picture illustration and compare to what we have listed on our site.

What you need to have for a complete system is the following. Contrary to popular belief, one lightning rod and one ground rod WILL NOT protect you structure. A system is a simple but complex integrated system requiring all componants and the sufficient amount and correct placement in order for it to work. An unproperly installed system will not only cause damage but your insurance company will deny your claim if the proper and approved materials are not used. Costs are continuously rising so don't put this off.

• Cable (copper or aluminum) Copper is not to come into contact or to be used on aluminum surfaces if possible do to corrosion. Copper is the preferred metal of choice. You need to use aluminum on aluminum, galvalume or galvanized roofs but it must then be connected to copper conductor cable with a bi-metal connector and then run to the ground rods/plates.
• Two Ground Rods/Plates. One on opposite kitty corners of the structure. This is a minimum and you may require more.
• Two Ground Rod Clamps (if using ground rods) to connect the copper cable to the ground rods.
• Cable Clips (copper or aluminum, depending on material used). One clip for every three feet of conductor cable to secure the cable to the structure on its entire path.
• Lightning Rods and Bases. One on each end of the ridgeline and then spaced no further apart than twenty feet from one another.
• Splicers. Depending on your layout, this may not be necessary. Either Tee, Twin to run off in a different direction with the cable such as a dormer. Cable is not to be bent or have sharp angles unless a splicer is used. Bolt tension splicers or connectors are the best.
• Nails or Screws for the cable clips and lightning rod bases. Each base uses 4 screws or nails.
• Pipe Clamps for either or both incoming electrical service conduit and gas service. Also if you have copper water faucets on the outside you need to attach a sill cock water service to it and run a length of conductor cable from the ground rod to it.
• Breaker Panel Arrestor. The HULK breaker panel surge arrestor connects inside the breaker panel and can be mounted on the outside or layed within.
• TV Coax Surge Arrestor to connect to all coax cable for either TV or Modems.

There may be more or different type parts you may need. This is just to show you the basic installation procedure.

How much does this cost? Copper prices are drastically rising but on a average size house it can cost you anywhere from $400 on up.