Thunderstorm weather is frequent all year round in tropical Southeast Asia. Lightning induced surge is easy to impact transformers, distribution boxes and production equipment, causing instantaneous overvoltage damage and even permanent scrapping. Many enterprises only pay attention to lightning rod installation but ignore daily operation specifications during thunderstorm season.
Mastering simple operation rules can effectively avoid most lightning surge losses.
| Thunderstorm Period Stage | Key Protection Object | Operation Specification | Forbidden Behavior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before thunderstorm | Surge arrester, grounding system | Inspect appearance and grounding tightness | Ignore aging arrester and continue using |
| During thunderstorm | Outdoor power equipment | Properly reduce equipment load | Start and stop high-power equipment frequently |
| After thunderstorm | All distribution facilities | Inspect for abnormal noise, heating and tripping | Put into operation directly without inspection |
Cooperating with hardware protection and standardized operation is the complete lightning protection strategy for Southeast Asia.