Lightning Protection
Standard or mini-standard cable extends to the top of the tree and standard short or long points are attached to the end of the cable and nailed to tree. Larger trees with trunks measuring 3' or more in diameter should have two ground cables extending beyond spread of branches and connecting to proper ground systems.
Ground cables should be buried to a sufficient depth so as not to be misplaced or damaged. In sandy, rocky or very dry soils, an extensive ground system may be necessary. Underground sprinkler systems, water pipes and other metal objects are very good grounds. Standard Conductor No. 32S or Mini Conductor 17S is used on the trunk of the tree; one down conductor for trees with trunks up to 3' in diameter, two down conductors for larger trees.
No. 32S Smooth Twist Cable. 32 strands of 17 gauge cable, 15/32” diameter copper standard tree conductor. Sold per foot.
| Shipping Weight : | 4 oz/ft. |
No. 22, 14 Strand, 17 Gauge Smooth Twist copper mini-Standard tree conductor wire. Sold per foot.
#143 - 4 Penny copper nails for standard to miniature conductor and standard to standard. Approximately 40 nails per 1/4 lb. bag. 1-1/2" long.
Straight Splicer for standard cables. Part is cast of copper bronze. Gripping strength is 500 pounds. 4 1/2" long.
Straight splicer for standard cable. Made of pressed copper. Gripping strength 260 pounds. 3-3/4" long. Model #33L.
For splicing 14-17 strand copper conductor wire.
For grounding of lightning protection systems.
No. 190a., mMini conductor driver for 14-17 cable.
For connecting standard copper wire (32/17) to mini copper wire (14/17).
No. 297 Bronze Large Clamp heavy duty for clamping two standard cables through 2/0 and/or 1/2” and 5/8" rods. 2” long.
No. 297 Bronze small clamp for clamping cable and rod, or standard and miniature cables.
No. 297 ground clamp for clamping cable to copper rod.
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