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Telecom towers keep running smoothly even under heavy rains, storms, and lightning. But how?  The solution lives underground. Yes, you heard right, an effective grounding system is responsible for protecting equipment, avoiding surges, and delivering stable connectivity. And for every reliable grounding setup ,  the  earth rod  acts as the backbone, delivering strength and electrical safety. In this guide, we will explore why an effective grounding system is necessary and how to choose the right one to get better performance. Let us dive in!      Why grounding is critical for telecom & 5G towers Telecom and 5G towers operate complex RF equipment, power systems, and sensitive electronics.  Without proper grounding: Lightning strikes can destroy tower equipment Surges can interrupt network uptime Noise and interference can reduce signal quality A well-installed  earth rod  ensures all excess cur...

Unexpected shutdowns are common in factories. But why? Even after using the best equipment in the market! The cause behind this is invisible but destructive:  transient voltage surges.  These microsecond spikes can damage sensitive machinery, corrupt automation systems, and shorten the life of industrial assets. That’s why industries must choose Type 2 surge protection devices (SPDs) for protecting machines from unpredictable electrical disturbances. In this blog, we will discuss their importance and why you must implement them in your safety strategy. Let’s start!   What are transient surges, and why do they happen? Transient surges may come from motor switching, large inductive loads, lightning events, or VFDs. They are sudden, short electric bursts. Direct strikes are rare on buildings, but even a nearby lightning strike or faulty grounding can still affect your system through dangerous spikes. This can be harmful for motors, control panels, and PLC...