The encyclopedia article on the lightning arrester, the protective device that diverts lightning and switching surge current on power and telecommunication lines to ground.
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URLen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning_arrester
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Wikipedia: Lightning arrester
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a device used on electric power transmission and telecommunication systems to protect the insulation and conductors of the system from the damaging effects of lightning.
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning_arrester
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