Surge currents due to lightning and other sources MUST be ________ before they penetrate the infrastructure.
Surge currents due to lightning and other sources MUST be ________ before they penetrate the infrastructure.
Surge currents due to lightning and other sources must be shorted before they penetrate the infrastructure. This is to ensure that the high energy from the surge is safely diverted to a grounding system, protecting the infrastructure from damage. Shorting effectively provides a pathway for the surge currents to dissipate safely into the ground.
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