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Case Studies (organized by topic)

BROADCASTING

  1. Added Copper Improves Grounding, Subdues Thunderstorm Threats
  2. New Grounding System Ends Lightning-Caused Outages at 100-kW FM Station
  3. Proper Copper Grounding Systems Stop Lightning Damage at Nebraska FM Station
  4. Copper Grounding System Protects Mt. Washinghton Towers
  5. Video Icon KPTM: TV Station Knocked Off Air And Suffers Equipment Losses
  6. Video Icon TV Transmitter Site: Case Study in Proper Grounding and Bonding

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

  1. Old Walmart + Electrical Upgrade = New 9-1-1 Center
  2. Florida 911 Center Upgrades Lightning Protection System for Maximum Safety
  3. All-Copper Grounding Systems End Million Dollar Losses at Emergency Response System
  4. Video Icon Orange County 911: Lives Depend on Power Quality
  5. Video Icon Apopka: Lightning Damage Alleviated by Retrofit - Part 1
  6. Video Icon Apopka: Lightning Damage Alleviated by Retrofit - Part 2
  7. Video Icon Apopka: Lightning Damage Alleviated by Retrofit - Part 3

DATA CENTERS AND SENSITIVE LOADS

  1. Copper Ensures Reliability, Power Quality at Boston Data Center
  2. Reliable Grounding Saves Years of Seed Development, Protects Equipment, Stops High-Cost Losses
  3. Power Quality Gets Top Grades at Business-Oriented University
  4. Allegheny Power Insists On Copper For Substation Transformers
  5. Copper Protects MIT Computer Center
  6. Copper Corrects Power Quality Problems in Columbus, Ohio, High-Rise Office Tower
  7. Florida Credit Union Data Center Shrugs Off Direct Lightning Hit
  8. All-Copper Grounding Network Ensures Reliability At Satellite Communications Station
  9. Copper Checks in @ Internet Hotel
  10. Networked Plant Learns the Value of Proper Grounding
  11. All-Copper Electrical & Grounding Systems Ensure Reliability at First Data Teleservices
  12. Copper-based Grounding System Ends Lightning Damage at Florida Resort
  13. Two Miles of Copper Grounding Saves Big Money, Improves Safety on New Mexico Ski Lift
  14. New Rules—and Copper Conductors

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