Don't worry, because the risk of being struck by lightning is much lower than other accidents causing damage to people. For example, people who are hit by cars while walking on the road and those who get out of their cars and collide with other cars are more likely to die due to poor hygiene. There are also plane crashes. Others are much higher than being struck by lightning. Take a look around your home and see if there are any buildings or trees taller than your solar installation. If so, don't worry, the thunder will hit the highest point first. If you're still worried, all you can do is be a lightning rod. It's relatively easy to be a lightning rod. Just use steel bars. One side is sunk into the ground and the other side is higher than the solar. Haha, whateverEither way, it is safer not to use it during thunder. There are instructions not to use electrical appliances at home during thunderstorms. So, in the end, my conclusion is not to worry.
Can I use solar water heaters during thunder?
According to current regulations, buildings in cities and buildings in general are equipped with lightning rods and lightning generally does not strike them. If the solar water heater is struck by lightning, the electrical appliances in your home will be damaged and even injuries will be caused. To avoid this reason, when installing, do not install it higher than the surge protector on the roof. If it is higher than the building surge protector, you should use a 10mm diameter steel bar to connect the solar water heater bracket. to the building's lightning arrester (such as a parapet) (lightning protection device).
Being a giftSince the material of the solar water heater is stainless steel and the installation location is at the highest point of the building, many installers only consider its sturdiness and do not take corresponding safety measures in protection against lightning. These devices often break down during storms. Being the most affected, lightning current can even pass through metal water pipes, thereby affecting indoor appliances and personal safety.
Accidents in this area have been recorded by the lightning protection management department. For this reason, users who have installed solar water heaters are recommended to take corrective measures such as adjusting the position to lower the height, raising the lightning rod (to be connected to the building lightning rod) and replacing metal water pipes through pipeswater in insulating material. In addition, it is best not to use a solar water heater during storms to avoid being struck by lightning.