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	* Lightning protection system.		* Lightning protection system.
	* Risk in building design and construction.		* Risk in building design and construction.

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	= How lightning conductors work =		= How lightning conductors work =

−	Lightning conductors do not prevent lightning strikes, ~~but~~ they ~~exert~~ a ~~force~~ to ~~direct~~ strikes ~~to the conductors and then safely to the earth or ground~~. In this way, the discharge is transmitted through the conductor instead of through the building so that the latter is protected from damage.	+	Lightning conductors do not prevent lightning strikes, they simply provide a low-resistance path to earth when strikes occur. In this way, the discharge is transmitted through the conductor instead of through the building so that the latter is protected from electrical and other damage, fire or injury to occupants.

	To perform this function, the lightning conductor must be properly grounded. One or more types of conductors, often in the form of metal strips, are used to earth the structure. The conductors are sometimes provided with sharp points. At these points the paths of the electric field are closely concentrated so that ionisation of the air around the points takes place.		To perform this function, the lightning conductor must be properly grounded. One or more types of conductors, often in the form of metal strips, are used to earth the structure. The conductors are sometimes provided with sharp points. At these points the paths of the electric field are closely concentrated so that ionisation of the air around the points takes place.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	A lightning conductor (or ~~lighning~~ rod) is a ~~tall~~ metallic tip placed at the highest point of a building. Lightning conductors are most often made from conductive materials, such as copper and aluminium, and come in many different forms including hollow, solid, pointed, rounded, flat or brush shaped. Lightning conductors are also referred to as finials, air terminals or strike termination devices.	+	A lightning conductor (or lightning rod) is a metallic tip typically placed at the highest point of a building. Lightning conductors are most often made from conductive materials, such as copper and aluminium, and come in many different forms including hollow, solid, pointed, rounded, flat or brush shaped. Lightning conductors are also referred to as finials, air terminals or strike termination devices.

−	~~= History =~~	+	In the 1800s, some lighting conductors took on decorative characteristics, frequently topped with glass balls and weather vanes.

−	There are earlier examples of exploratory (or even unintentional) lightning conductors ~~invented~~ prior to the work of Benjamin Franklin ~~in 1752~~. However, it was Franklin who made the formal connection between lightning and electricity. The Franklin Rod tested his theories as part of his ongoing investigations into the properties of electricity.	+	= Origin =
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		+	There are earlier examples of exploratory (or even unintentional) lightning conductors prior to the work of Benjamin Franklin. However, it was Franklin who made the formal connection between lightning and electricity. The Franklin Rod tested his theories as part of his ongoing investigations into the properties of electricity.

	For his work with lightning conductors, Franklin explored using an iron pole sharpened to a point. He pursued this theory around the same time he proposed the idea of flying a kite with a key attached during an electrical storm.		For his work with lightning conductors, Franklin explored using an iron pole sharpened to a point. He pursued this theory around the same time he proposed the idea of flying a kite with a key attached during an electrical storm.
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−	~~In the 1800s, lighting conductors took on decorative characteristics. They were frequently topped with glass balls and weather vanes.~~

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	Lightning conductors do not prevent lightning strikes, but they exert a force to direct strikes to the conductors and then safely to the earth or ground. In this way, the discharge is transmitted through the conductor instead of through the building so that the latter is protected from damage.		Lightning conductors do not prevent lightning strikes, but they exert a force to direct strikes to the conductors and then safely to the earth or ground. In this way, the discharge is transmitted through the conductor instead of through the building so that the latter is protected from damage.

−	To perform this function, the lightning conductor must be properly grounded. One or more types of conductors, often in the form of metal strips, are used to earth the structure.	+	To perform this function, the lightning conductor must be properly grounded. One or more types of conductors, often in the form of metal strips, are used to earth the structure. The conductors are sometimes provided with sharp points. At these points the paths of the electric field are closely concentrated so that ionisation of the air around the points takes place.
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−	The conductors are sometimes provided with sharp points. At these points the paths of the electric field are closely concentrated so that ionisation of the air around the points takes place.	+

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	\| This 1876 Currier & Ives print depicts Franklin's kite experiment in June 1752. It's a fanciful illustration of Franklin's identity of lightning and electricity, from which he invented the lightning rod.		\| This 1876 Currier & Ives print depicts Franklin's kite experiment in June 1752. It's a fanciful illustration of Franklin's identity of lightning and electricity, from which he invented the lightning rod.
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	A lightning rod (or lighning conductor) is a tall metallic tip placed at the highest point of a building. Lightning ~~conductors~~ are most often made from conductive materials, such as copper and aluminium, and come in many different forms, including hollow, solid, pointed, rounded, flat or ~~brushes~~. Lightning ~~conductors~~ are also ~~called~~ finials, air terminals or strike termination devices.	+	A lightning rod (or lighning conductor) is a tall metallic tip placed at the highest point of a building. Lightning rods are most often made from conductive materials, such as copper and aluminium, and come in many different forms including hollow, solid, pointed, rounded, flat or brush shaped. Lightning rods are also referred to as finials, air terminals or strike termination devices.

	= History =		= History =

−	There are earlier examples of exploratory (or even unintentional) lightning ~~conductors~~ invented prior to the work of Benjamin Franklin in 1752. However, it was Franklin who made the formal connection between lightning and electricity. ~~His~~ Franklin ~~Rod~~ tested ~~this theory~~ as part of his ongoing ~~investigation of~~ the properties of electricity.	+	There are earlier examples of exploratory (or even unintentional) lightning rod invented prior to the work of Benjamin Franklin in 1752. However, it was Franklin who made the formal connection between lightning and electricity. The Franklin rod tested his theories as part of his ongoing investigations into the properties of electricity.

−	For his work with lightning rods, Franklin ~~investigated~~ using an iron rod sharpened to a point. He pursued this theory around the same time he proposed the idea of flying a kite with a key attached during an electrical storm.	+	For his work with lightning rods, Franklin explored using an iron rod sharpened to a point. He pursued this theory around the same time he proposed the idea of flying a kite with a key attached during an electrical storm.

−	In the 1800s, lighting ~~conductors~~ took on decorative characteristics. They were frequently topped with glass balls and weather vanes.	+	In the 1800s, lighting rods took on decorative characteristics. They were frequently topped with glass balls and weather vanes.

	= How lightning rods work =		= How lightning rods work =
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	* Conductor.		* Conductor.
		+	* Earthing.
		+	* Electrical safety.
	* Lightning protection system.		* Lightning protection system.
		+	* Risk in building design and construction.

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	There are earlier examples of exploratory (or even unintentional) lightning conductors invented prior to the work of Benjamin Franklin in 1752. However, it was Franklin who made the formal connection between lightning and electricity. His Franklin Rod tested this theory as part of his ongoing investigation of the properties of electricity.		There are earlier examples of exploratory (or even unintentional) lightning conductors invented prior to the work of Benjamin Franklin in 1752. However, it was Franklin who made the formal connection between lightning and electricity. His Franklin Rod tested this theory as part of his ongoing investigation of the properties of electricity.

−	For his work with lightning ~~conductors~~, Franklin investigated using an iron rod sharpened to a point. He pursued this theory around the same time he proposed the idea of flying a kite with a key attached during an electrical storm.	+	For his work with lightning rods, Franklin investigated using an iron rod sharpened to a point. He pursued this theory around the same time he proposed the idea of flying a kite with a key attached during an electrical storm.

	In the 1800s, lighting conductors took on decorative characteristics. They were frequently topped with glass balls and weather vanes.		In the 1800s, lighting conductors took on decorative characteristics. They were frequently topped with glass balls and weather vanes.

−	= How lightning ~~conductors~~ work =	+	= How lightning rods work =

−	Lightning ~~conductors~~ do not prevent lightning strikes, but they exert a force to direct strikes to the ~~conductors~~ and then safely to the earth or ground. In this way, the discharge is transmitted through the conductor instead of through the building so that the latter is protected from damage.	+	Lightning rods do not prevent lightning strikes, but they exert a force to direct strikes to the rods and then safely to the earth or ground. In this way, the discharge is transmitted through the conductor instead of through the building so that the latter is protected from damage.

−	To perform this function, the lightning ~~conductor~~ must be properly grounded. One or more types of conductors, often in the form of copper strips, are used to earth the structure.	+	To perform this function, the lightning rod must be properly grounded. One or more types of conductors, often in the form of copper strips, are used to earth the structure.

−	The ~~conductors~~ are sometimes provided with sharp points. At these points the lines of force of the electric field are closely concentrated so that ionisation of the air around the points takes place. For example, electrons become dislodged from atoms with the result that the latter are left with a positive charge, thereby making the air conductive to electricity and providing an easier path for the lightning discharge.	+	The rods are sometimes provided with sharp points. At these points the lines of force of the electric field are closely concentrated so that ionisation of the air around the points takes place.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	* Lightning protection system.		* Lightning protection system.
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	A lightning rod (or lighning conductor) is a tall metallic tip placed at the highest point of a building. Lightning conductors are most often made from conductive materials, such as copper and aluminium, and come in many different forms, including hollow, solid, pointed, rounded, flat or ~~brush-like~~. Lightning conductors are also called finials, air terminals or strike termination devices.	+	A lightning rod (or lighning conductor) is a tall metallic tip placed at the highest point of a building. Lightning conductors are most often made from conductive materials, such as copper and aluminium, and come in many different forms, including hollow, solid, pointed, rounded, flat or brushes. Lightning conductors are also called finials, air terminals or strike termination devices.

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	The conductors are sometimes provided with sharp points. At these points the lines of force of the electric field are closely concentrated so that ionisation of the air around the points takes place. For example, electrons become dislodged from atoms with the result that the latter are left with a positive charge, thereby making the air conductive to electricity and providing an easier path for the lightning discharge.		The conductors are sometimes provided with sharp points. At these points the lines of force of the electric field are closely concentrated so that ionisation of the air around the points takes place. For example, electrons become dislodged from atoms with the result that the latter are left with a positive charge, thereby making the air conductive to electricity and providing an easier path for the lightning discharge.
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−	~~Isolated buildings, such as farm buildings, run a greater risk of being struck by lightning than buildings of similar size and height in built up areas.~~

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		+	* Lightning protection system.

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= Introduction =

A lightning rod (or lighning conductor) is a tall metallic tip placed at the highest point of a building. Lightning conductors are most often made from conductive materials, such as copper and aluminium, and come in many different forms, including hollow, solid, pointed, rounded, flat or brush-like. Lightning conductors are also called finials, air terminals or strike termination devices.

= History =

There are earlier examples of exploratory (or even unintentional) lightning conductors invented prior to the work of Benjamin Franklin in 1752. However, it was Franklin who made the formal connection between lightning and electricity. His Franklin Rod tested this theory as part of his ongoing investigation of the properties of electricity.

For his work with lightning conductors, Franklin investigated using an iron rod sharpened to a point. He pursued this theory around the same time he proposed the idea of flying a kite with a key attached during an electrical storm.

In the 1800s, lighting conductors took on decorative characteristics. They were frequently topped with glass balls and weather vanes.

= How lightning conductors work =

Lightning conductors do not prevent lightning strikes, but they exert a force to direct strikes to the conductors and then safely to the earth or ground. In this way, the discharge is transmitted through the conductor instead of through the building so that the latter is protected from damage.

To perform this function, the lightning conductor must be properly grounded. One or more types of conductors, often in the form of copper strips, are used to earth the structure.

The conductors are sometimes provided with sharp points. At these points the lines of force of the electric field are closely concentrated so that ionisation of the air around the points takes place. For example, electrons become dislodged from atoms with the result that the latter are left with a positive charge, thereby making the air conductive to electricity and providing an easier path for the lightning discharge.

Isolated buildings, such as farm buildings, run a greater risk of being struck by lightning than buildings of similar size and height in built up areas.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	A lightning ~~rod~~ (or lighning ~~conductor~~) is a tall metallic tip placed at the highest point of a building. Lightning ~~rods~~ are most often made from conductive materials, such as copper and aluminium, and come in many different forms including hollow, solid, pointed, rounded, flat or brush shaped. Lightning ~~rods~~ are also referred to as finials, air terminals or strike termination devices.	+	A lightning conductor (or lighning rod) is a tall metallic tip placed at the highest point of a building. Lightning conductors are most often made from conductive materials, such as copper and aluminium, and come in many different forms including hollow, solid, pointed, rounded, flat or brush shaped. Lightning conductors are also referred to as finials, air terminals or strike termination devices.

	= History =		= History =

−	There are earlier examples of exploratory (or even unintentional) lightning ~~rod~~ invented prior to the work of Benjamin Franklin in 1752. However, it was Franklin who made the formal connection between lightning and electricity. The Franklin ~~rod~~ tested his theories as part of his ongoing investigations into the properties of electricity.	+	There are earlier examples of exploratory (or even unintentional) lightning conductors invented prior to the work of Benjamin Franklin in 1752. However, it was Franklin who made the formal connection between lightning and electricity. The Franklin Rod tested his theories as part of his ongoing investigations into the properties of electricity.

−	For his work with lightning ~~rods~~, Franklin explored using an iron ~~rod~~ sharpened to a point. He pursued this theory around the same time he proposed the idea of flying a kite with a key attached during an electrical storm.	+	For his work with lightning conductors, Franklin explored using an iron pole sharpened to a point. He pursued this theory around the same time he proposed the idea of flying a kite with a key attached during an electrical storm.

−	In the 1800s, lighting ~~rods~~ took on decorative characteristics. They were frequently topped with glass balls and weather vanes.	+	In the 1800s, lighting conductors took on decorative characteristics. They were frequently topped with glass balls and weather vanes.

−	= How lightning ~~rods~~ work =	+	= How lightning conductors work =

−	Lightning ~~rods~~ do not prevent lightning strikes, but they exert a force to direct strikes to the ~~rods~~ and then safely to the earth or ground. In this way, the discharge is transmitted through the conductor instead of through the building so that the latter is protected from damage.	+	Lightning conductors do not prevent lightning strikes, but they exert a force to direct strikes to the conductors and then safely to the earth or ground. In this way, the discharge is transmitted through the conductor instead of through the building so that the latter is protected from damage.

−	To perform this function, the lightning ~~rod~~ must be properly grounded. One or more types of conductors, often in the form of ~~copper~~ strips, are used to earth the structure.	+	To perform this function, the lightning conductor must be properly grounded. One or more types of conductors, often in the form of metal strips, are used to earth the structure.

−	The ~~rods~~ are sometimes provided with sharp points. At these points the ~~lines of force~~ of the electric field are closely concentrated so that ionisation of the air around the points takes place.	+	The conductors are sometimes provided with sharp points. At these points the paths of the electric field are closely concentrated so that ionisation of the air around the points takes place.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =