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Types of SPD

Type 1 SPD is characterized by a 10/350 μs current wave.

The Type 1 SPD is recommended in the specific case of service-sector and industrial buildings, protected by a lightning protection system or a meshed cage. It protects electrical installations against direct lightning strokes. It can discharge the back-current from lightning spreading from the earth conductor to the network conductors.

Type 2 SPD is characterized by an 8/20 μs current wave.

The Type 2 SPD is the main protection system for all low voltage electrical installations. Installed in each electrical switchboard,it prevents the spread of overvoltages in the electrical installations and protects the loads.

Type 3 SPD is characterized by a combination of voltage waves(1.2/50 μs) and current waves (8/20 μs).

The Type 3 SPDs have a low discharge capacity. They must therefore mandatorily be installed as a supplement to Type 2 SPD and in the vicinity of sensitive loads.

With Lightning Protection System Present 

An example of high rise residential block with LPS (Lightning Protection System) installed.

The specification of the CLASS I SPD will depend on the LPS installed.eg: Level I, II, III, IV

A TYPE 1 / CLASS I SPD is essential for any system that is required to comply with BS EN 62305.

We recommend a co-ordinated approach where further, down stream protection is installed to prevent damage to sensitive equipment connected to consumer units.

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