Lightning and Electronics – Risks and Protecting Your Devices
Prevent a lightning strike from costing you thousands in electronics repair and replacement. Understanding lightning’s properties and how to keep your devices safe will keep you from paying for costly repairs and replacements. New Life Technology Group gathered information about what attracts lightning, damage to electronics, how to protect your devices, and how to prevent or divert lightning strikes. What Attracts Lightning? Lightning forms when a buildup of electrical charges in a cloud seeks balance. A strike occurs as negative charges from the cloud find the fastest route to the ground. Since lightning looks for the quickest path, it is attracted to specific conditions: Tall Structures – Taller buildings, trees, and poles are prime targets. If a structure towers over its surroundings, lightning is more likely to strike it. Homes and businesses with tall roofs or antennas, like those situated on elevated terrain, are more susceptible. Metal – Conductive materials like met...