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Continuous operation of a CCTV security system is a key element in the protection of assets and providing safety. Some of the most unpredictable disruptions to the proper operation of a security system are lightning strikes and electrical surges. The currents produced by surges can be carried over any metallic conductor including plumbing and electrical wiring. Proper installation of surge protection is the best way to protect your system. The need for surge protection is further illustrated by a State Farm Insurance study showing over 307,000 claims annually.
Many people do not install surge protection because their equipment is located indoors. While this may be true, it is difficult to imagine a fully self contained CCTV system, that does not cross paths or interconnect with any wiring, plumbing or structural metal which extends outside of a building. Consider how often cameras are mounted on the sides and outer corners of buildings and how they are often mounted to the metal structure of the building. |
