A conventional lightning protection system comprises air terminals, down conductors, earth terminal networks and surge protection devices to protect buildings/structures, people and electronic equipment from hazards arising from exposure to lightning.

A lightning protection system intercepts a lightning strike and safely passes it to ground (earth).

Procel provides:

• Cost efficient and effective lightning protection systems
• Fixed-interval visual inspection, testing and certification of compliance of lightning protection systems
• All work to AS/NZS 1768:2007; the Australian/New Zealand Standard for lightning protection
• Lightning protection system parts for sale to industry providers

Hydro excavation is safe digging using high pressure water and a vacuum. The process is non destructive and can be used to excavate to utility lines without damaging them. Hydro excavation is also known as soft digging, hydro vac, hydro trenching, safe digging, non destructive digging, potholing and vacuum excavation.

Procel uses the latest in hydro excavation technology for installing lightning protection earth rods. Procel’s hydro excavation unit is also designed to remove a variety of wet and dry materials, including:

• Cleaning out storm drains, manholes and the like
• Locating underground utilities
• Cleaning up treatment plants, saw mills, road spills and the like
• Vacuuming out retention ponds
• Excavating small rocks, dry sand and the like

Because of the electrical skill required for lightning protection, Procel is lead by a qualified electrician with 24 years experience. Procel specialises in installation, operation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems.



As a result of expertise spanning 20 years, Procel also has long-standing relationships with pneumatic air tube users on Australia’s east coast by providing installation and relocation services.