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- Westinghouse Lightning Arrester, 1889-1891 - Lightning and other large surges of electricity can damage power systems and electrical apparatus. A lightning arrester diverts these surges and protects equipment. This lightning arrester made by Westinghouse Electric Company was patterned after one patented by Paul Winsor and Alexander Wurts in 1889. Wurts was one of the leaders in lightning arrester development.
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Westinghouse Lightning Arrester, 1889-1891
Lightning and other large surges of electricity can damage power systems and electrical apparatus. A lightning arrester diverts these surges and protects equipment. This lightning arrester made by Westinghouse Electric Company was patterned after one patented by Paul Winsor and Alexander Wurts in 1889. Wurts was one of the leaders in lightning arrester development.