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Learn More About Lightning – Pollution from Shipping Traffic Increases Lightning and Thunderstorm Activity
The Mysteries of Lightning Even here at NexTek, where we deal with Lightning and Lightning Protection each and every day, we know that there is still a lot to learn about how, why, and where it occurs. While we can track Lightning Activity in real-time around the world (See HERE for an older post on…
Read MoreTechnical Sales Coverage for Australia and New Zealand – Announcement
We are happy to announce a brand-new international partner, providing Technical Sales and Support coverage for Australia and New Zealand! ASD Technology, based in Sydney and found here online: http://www.asdtech.com.au/, is an excellent Manufacturers’ Representative and we are excited to be the latest addition to the ASD Line Card! We look forward to being able…
Read MoreNow Available – Local Support Covering All Of Canada!
We are extremely excited to announce the formation of a brand new partnership covering Representation and Distribution of NexTek solutions for all of Canada. We have selected Telepro, Inc to handle all Canadian inquiries, customers, and business directly through their headquarters in Quebec…They have local resources across the Canadian provinces, including offices in the cities of Montreal,…
Read MoreAnnouncement – Rankin Components Will Provide Local Sales Representation For Northern California
Once again, we are proud to announce a new Technical Sales partnership! NexTek and Rankin Components have formed a relationship in order to provide local Technical Sales and Support for customers in the Northern California region. Rankin is the most recent of a long line of new relationships with highly skilled local manufacturers’ representatives, and we…
Read MoreSummer Lightning Season is Almost Here – Here are 4 Resources for Learning More and Staying Safe!
With Summer just around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere, Summer Lightning Season is almost here! In order to learn more about Lightning and Thunderstorms so that you can do your best to stay safe during the season when outdoor activity and thunderstorm activity are both at their peaks…here are 4 Useful Lightning and Thunderstorm…
Read MoreGuidelines for Installing Lightning Protection within Hazardous Environments – NexTek White Paper
Have you ever wondered if it was possible to install lightning and surge protection within or nearby to a Hazardous Environment? If so, what sort of factors are important to be aware of during system design and maintenance? Are you familiar with NEC, NFPA, or ANSI Explosive Atmosphere Ratings but unsure about how to apply…
Read MoreUltra Slow Motion Video of Lightning Strikes! – Featured Link
In order to kick off 2016 properly, we have decided to share something quite fascinating and cool for our first post of the year! Lightning bolts and the thunderstorms that create them are constantly and exhaustively researched all around the world. Although we have a good general understanding of how a Lightning Strike forms, it’s general characteristics,…
Read MoreFeatured Link: “The Science Behind Lightning’s Electric Shows”
Today’s post features a short but interesting article on wired.com, which explains the fundamentals behind how lightning is formed and works! Also included in this post are some interesting lightning-related photos which include some unique shots of various lightning bolts and their effects! For example, did you know that the earth itself operates as a massive…
Read MoreFeatured Link: Real-Time Lightning Map
Did you know that Lightning Strikes can be tracked and mapped? Lightning strikes emit significant RF energy in the kHz range, and this radio energy can be tracked and received at extremely long ranges. Each lightning bolt itself acts as a large antenna, emitting a pulse of radio energy. In fact, the first lightning detector…
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