{"id":602,"date":"2025-06-25T13:46:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T10:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leda.in.ua\/blyskavkozahyst-mify-ryzyky-ta-realni-rishennya\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T14:33:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T11:33:57","slug":"blyskavkozahyst-mify-ryzyky-ta-realni-rishennya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leda.in.ua\/en\/blyskavkozahyst-mify-ryzyky-ta-realni-rishennya\/","title":{"rendered":"Lightning protection: myths, risks, and real solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-theme-dark-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-37911d062af1a7d3bea95bd3571e5ffa wp-block-paragraph\">Many people think lightning protection is unnecessary. However, lightning causes millions in damage each year, destroys equipment, and poses a fire hazard. In this article, we debunk myths and explain why this protection is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u00a01. Myth: lightning strikes are rare<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In reality, Ukraine belongs to regions with medium to high thunderstorm activity. Even a single strike can disable all electrical equipment in a building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u00a02. What are the risks?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fire due to short circuit<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Failure of security or automation systems<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Damage to expensive electronics<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Injury to people<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u00a03. What is a modern lightning protection system?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It consists of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Air terminals<\/strong> (masts, rods, cables)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Down conductors <\/strong>(paths for impulse discharge)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grounding<\/strong> (dissipates current into the earth)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surge protection devices<\/strong> (SPDs for electrical networks)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u00a04. Which facilities need lightning protection?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Industrial enterprises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warehouses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Residential multi-storey buildings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private houses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical and educational institutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u00a05. How does \u201cLeda\u201d implement lightning protection?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We conduct audits and calculations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop a project in accordance with DSTU and IEC standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install all system components<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform measurements and testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guarantee compliance with SES (State Emergency Service) requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-13a39982 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--custom-medium)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightning is not a coincidence but a risk you must be prepared for. A reliable lightning protection system ensures peace of mind for people, buildings, and equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact \u201cLeda\u201d \u2014 we will ensure safety at all levels.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--custom-x-small)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/leda.in.ua\/en\/contacts\/\">CONTACT US<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why is lightning not only a threat to buildings but also to systems? 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