Forespar 151100 Lightning Master Static Dissipater for Marine Vessels

The Forespar Lightning Master Static Dissipater lowers the exposure to a direct lightning strike by controlling the conditions that trigger direct strikes by reducing the build-up of static ground charge and retarding the formation of ion streamers which complete the path for a lightning strike.

Key Features:

• Employs the point-discharge principle to continually leak off the lightning-causing ground potential in low amperages over a long period of time instead of the short duration, high amperage discharge occurring with a lightning strike
• Uses the same technology from the same manufacturer that successfully protects commercial broadcast and television towers from direct lightning strikes
• Lightweight design at just 5.2 oz., measuring 21 inches long and mounts to the masthead, extending vertically above all other masthead equipment
• Suitable for both power and sailboats
• Attaches with two machine screws to the masthead for secure installation

This product controls the known causes of lightning strikes and thereby reduces the incidence of direct strikes. Forespar does not claim that this product is 100% effective in preventing a lightning strike, as at the present collective level of understanding of the lightning phenomenon, no one can make that claim.