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Lightning arresters and earthing rods are metallic rods that protect the solar system, electrical wiring and other home appliances from the damaging effect of lightning strikes. They provide a direct path for extremely high currents to enter the earth and be absorbed without causing damage to equipment or people.

Solar lightning arrestors are typically installed on the roofs of buildings to provide a path for lightning strikes to be grounded. A lightning arrester kit includes a high-voltage terminal, a ground earthing terminal (rod), copper wires for connections and earthing chemicals.

Lightning Arrester And Earthing Rod For Solar
Lightning Arrester And Earthing Rod For Solar

Lightning is a natural occurrence that can cause damage to anything in its path. A lightning arrester and an earthing rod can prevent this by safely diverting high voltage lightning currents away from the building or structure.

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#1. Copper Lightning Arrester

A lightning arrester is a copper bonded rod with around five spikes on top. It’s surge protector that is designed to absorb voltage spikes caused by electrical storms, allowing it to effectively bypass the solar system, electrical wiring and other home equipment.

To improve conductivity, the inner part of this rod is solid and made of high-tensile steel (with an outer coating of pure copper). A typical lightning arrestor covers approximately 45 degrees, or a 4 meter radius.

The copper strip or copper wire is connected between the lightning arrester and the ground earthing rod to allow the surge current to flow to the ground via the earthing system.

Copper Lightning Arrestors
Copper Lightning Arrestors

Specifications of Lightning Arrester

A lightning arrester is an important part of your wiring infrastructure. This solar protection device that minimises the effect of lightning strikes comes with amazing specifications. You can see all these specifications below.

ParticularsDescription
ProductLightning Arrestor
Rod Dia (mm)14.2 MM
Outer MaterialCopper Bonded
Coating ThicknessUpto 100 Micron Hot-Dip Galvanized
Inner MaterialMS (Mild Steel)
Base PlateAs Per Standard
Coverage4 Meter Radius (Approx)
Available Length1M, 1.5M & 2M
Weight2Kg to 3Kg
ApplicationResidential

#2. Lightning Arrester Price List

Lightning arrestors are made for various voltages and the price varies accordingly. We are providing the best possible prices below. Make sure to buy the appropriate arrestors for your solar system.

LA ModelSelling Price Buy It Now
1M Lightning ArrestorRs. 599
1M Lightning ArrestorRs. 769
1M Lightning ArrestorRs. 945
  • (Inclusive of all taxes) Prices can vary ± 3% to 5% depending on location, promotions and availability, and solar brand.
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#3. Earthing Rod for Solar

An earthing rod is a metal rod with upto 100MM copper bonding that provides a connection to the Earth’s surface. It is used to transfer the voltage strike from lightning arrester to the ground, either through a DC wire, cable or metallic strip.

Earthing is the most fundamental technique for protection against damage by lightning strike. An electrical path to ground via an earthing rod will discharge the surge and static electricity that accumulates in an aboveground structure on a continuous basis. This frequently prevents the attraction of lightning in the first place.

Earthing Rod For Solar
Earthing Rod For Solar

There are many ways for achieving proper grounding to protect the solar system and other appliances, but one of the most common methods is to use earthing rods. If a strike occurs, it provides a path for very high current to ground.

Specifications of Earthing Rod

An earthing rod comes with many great specifications. Some of its technical specifications are mentioned below.

ParticularsDescription
ProductEarthing Rod
Rod Dia (mm)16 MM
Outer MaterialCopper Bonded
Coating ThicknessUpto 100 Micron Hot-Dip Galvanized
Inner MaterialMS (Mild Steel)
Available Length1M, 2M & 3M
Weight2Kg to 3Kg
Application /UsageFor Grounding/ Earthing

#4. Earthing Rod Price List

Earthing rods come in various lengths and their prices vary accordingly. We are providing the lowest prices for all capacities earthing rod for solar. You can contact us for detailed info.

Model (In Meter)Selling Price Buy It Now
1M Earthing RodRs. 535
2M Earthing RodRs. 899
3M Earthing RodRs. 1,035
Chemical Bag (25Kg)Rs. 320
  • (Inclusive of all taxes) Prices can vary ± 3% to 5% depending on location, promotions and availability, and solar brand.
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Chemical bag is used while installing the earthing rod in the ground. It helps to discharge the surge into the ground without causing any damage.

Frequently Asked Question

The lightning arrester is a metalling rod for electrical safety which sends lightning or high voltage surge current to the ground.

Lightning arresters are used to  earth the damaging effects of lightning spikes.

Yes. It provides the strike a direct path to ground that bypasses your valuable equipment, and safely discharges the surge into the earth. 

Lightning arrester is a metal rod that absorbs the lightning strikes and sends it to the ground via earthing.

Yes. The lightning protection should be connected to the main earth. You can connect it through copper wires or copper metal strips.

Yes. Lighting arrester and earthing can be connected.

We have lightning arrester rods in lengths of 1M, 1.5M, and 2M, as well as earthing rods in lengths of 1M, 2M, and 3M.

It depends on your home load and the size of the solar system.

Lighting rods are used to protect the roof, solar panel, wiring and other equipment from lightning strikes. Instead of hitting the roof, the lightning passes through the arrester to the ground.

The lightning arrester should be installed on the roof, connected with earthing rod properly via DC wires or copper stripes.

Yes. Lightning protection system protects your entire house from the damaging effect of lightning and power strikes.

For buying a lightning protection or earthing rod, you can contact us.

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✍️ Written & Updated By: Bhanwar Chauhan On: 20/04/2022

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