[BC] Lightning

[Kevin/Tieline Technology]

Wow, then how DO you deal with multiple hits in a place like Florida?
Do you have to rebury the ground rod now and then?  I would think the
ground resistance meter that the power company folks have would be real
valuable for you then.  Curious to know the answer!

Kevin Webb


Alan wrote:
"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."


> 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?