Lightning arrester
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lightning-arrester-198-16302537
title:
Lightning arrester
text:
A lightning arrester is a device, essentially an air gap between an electric wire and ground, used on electric power transmission and telecommunication systems to protect the insulation and conductors of the system from the damaging effects of lightning. The typical lightning arrester has a high-voltage terminal and a ground terminal. When a lightning surge travels along the power line to the arrester, the current from the surge is diverted through the arrester, in most cases to earth. In telegr
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encyclopedia
description:
Device used on power lines to protect against sudden surges from lightning
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning_arrester
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date modified:
2024-02-23T14:56:38Z
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