The electronics of modern Telecommunications or computer networks already responded to relatively small spans with devastating consequences. A conventional external lightning protection lightning protection under the general provisions are not sufficient in such cases. This experience must keep reminding entrepreneurs or artisans, as the example of a Hessian engineering company shows.
The following incident is reported, which specializes in lightning protection and surge protection Hünstetten company Ried Lightning Protection : The Frankfurt-based engineering company had indeed a conventional external building lightning protection installed, but not a specifically matched to the electronics Overvoltage protection, a so-called internal lightning protection. 6 weeks then passed through the natural phenomenon: the lightning struck.
stood next to the administration building a few large trees and a hit like lightning. A running in the near underground cables got off a strong surge, which was passed in the administration building, where it caused damage of more than a hardware
Euro 150,000 to the computer system and the telephone system. Modern computer-based phone system was on their minds, and the company was more than a week cut off from the outside world. Of course the procurement and installation of replacement, even if it is carried out under high pressure, some Time. The loss of sales of the company is specified conservatively estimated at around 300,000 euros. A major reason for this high failure: The company and the staff were simply not available, and by the failure of the computer with customer data and correspondence were the orders in production are managed properly.
bad enough, but a misfortune seldom comes alone - the insurance turned across and did not want to pay.
The insurance that should pay the damage hardware - consequential damages are not covered if a power surge, the computer paralyze - noted that "only" a external lightning protection was present, and this has also been regularly maintained. Referring to the lack of surge protection, they refused to pay out of hand. Only after tough negotiations - the company was a long-standing and good customer - a payment was gleistet. However, under the condition to take immediate measures to protect the electronics against power surges.
Other insurance companies react more sensitively to lightning and power surge damage. They point out that there are relatively inexpensive equipment and measures to protect the hardware. The man responsible for the affected insurance has put it, back up first, then sure.
This may be one, as you will, in principle he was right.
By increasing frequency, also proved by the latest statistics (see www.blids.de , a service of Siemens AG), increases the risk of every household and every company to do damage by overvoltage an entrepreneurial failure.
Apply best high today at a specialist company such as lightning protection Ried to obtain advice and to take appropriate measures to protect your company and your existence !
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