[BC] Lightning

[Alan Alsobrook]

This is especially true here in Florida, Where a ground rod that gets 
hit by lightning can self insulate by turning the sand surrounding it 
into glass.

Jerry Mathis wrote:

> Second, I really fail to understand why, even with a good and effective 
> grounding system, you would not want to avoid as many lightning strikes 
> as possible. It's my understanding that every lightning strike degrades 
> your grounding system and protective devices, even if only by a tiny 
> bit; but over time, that damage is cumulative. So, if you have the money 
> to spend, why not try to eliminate the lightning strikes?
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Alan Alsobrook CSRE AMD CBNT
St. Augustine Fl. 32086 904-829-8885
aalso at Bellsouth.net