Lightning threatens every storm. To protect humans and buildings, there is a lightning rod. In pictures, the explanations of the operation of such a installation, the setting up in a single house or in a hospital, the research laboratories of the manufacturers.
Report on the company France Paratonnerres, located in Limoges, which installs two lightning rods on the roof of the CHU de Limoges to protect its electrical installations from the risks associated with lightning. Interviews with Abdel GAIDI, Director of Construction and Heritage at the CHU de Limoges, and André MOTTIN, General Manager of France Paratonnerres.
Reportage à Douai sur l’entreprise Indelec, leader des paratonnerres. Elle investit dans la recherche et l’innovation pour le développement de ses produits et vient de créer son centre de recherche. La majeure partie de sa fabrication est exportée pour l’installation sur des grands immeubles ou des usines. Interviews d’Olivier ALCONCHEL, chef de projet de l’entreprise Indelec, et d’Arnaud LEFORT, pdg d’Indelec.
Report in Ribeauvillé in the Haut-Rhin on the installation of a lightning conductor in a resident who wants to protect her house from the risk of fire due to lightning. The installation of this type of equipment is very successful in the region. Interviews with the owner of the house, and Jeannine Guillemin, of the company SAP lightning rods.
Live from the EDF space at the Bazacle in Toulouse, demonstration on model of the utility of a lightning conductor connected to the earth in case of lightning on a house. This demonstration is being carried out as part of the exhibition "Boom ta science" for children. Demonstration led by Cédric CASTANET, animator of the association "Petits débrouillards" and presented by Jean François BATAILLE.