Protecting security systems in Kisumu from storms
Because lightning damage is one of the most common causes of failure in Kisumu, we take extra care with protection. First, outdoor cameras connect through surge protectors at the switch end. Second, links between buildings use fibre or wireless rather than copper, since fibre does not carry electrical surges. Third, racks and outdoor equipment share a tested earth. Finally, UPS units with surge suppression protect recorders and servers. These measures cost little compared with replacing a recorder, a switch and a dozen cameras after a single storm.


