Re: OT. Lightning rod ???

Posted by Illinois Boy on June 17, 2006 at 07:22:25 from (74.137.128.3):

In Reply to: Re: OT. Lightning rod ??? posted by RAB on June 17, 2006 at 06:44:31:

RAB,
You are correct about the theory - but that's what it is - theory.
My point is this - Lightning like any other electrical charge will find multiple (parallel paths) to ground. (Which includes a power drop, telephone or cable tv) You can bury 50 ground rods 20' deep around your house and it won't mean a thing. In fact, if your ground is the best one around (lowest resistance), you can attract lightning. I worked for the Bell system and have seen many rural farm houses, after a strike, even close to the house, in ashes that had lightning rods installed.
The theory about lightning rods is well known and they may work somewhat at dissipating a difference of potential, but they will not prevent or protect from a strike, as lightning can come in or go out on any conductor - power, telephone or cable.

Again - it goes where it wants to and when it wants to.
As for me, I wouldn't put new holes in my roof to put on lightning rods.

Replies:

• Re: OT. Lightning rod ??? RAB 09:34:02 06/17/06 (1)
  • Re: OT. Lightning rod ??? Illinois Boy 12:32:23 06/17/06 (0)

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