> Hi Guys,
>
> Sorry,I can't resist commenting on this one!
>
> While it is THEORETICALLY a great idea to connect ALL ground rods to the
> main grounding system, in PRACTICAL terms, it can be a REAL DISASTER!
>
> In theory, lets say that your tower is connected to your main ground
> system (AS REQUIRED by CODE)and it takes a lightning strike. Now, so long
> as your theoretical ground is PERFECT, everything is just wonderful..ie
> the 100000+ volts at 10000+ amps you just put on EVERY electrical device
> at your home through the electrical ground system (yeah, this is the one
> on every wall outlet) is dissipated instantaneously, there will be ZERO
> damage!!!!!
>
> However, I personally know of NO ONE who posses the perfect ground
> system!!!
>
> So where do you think that the 100000+ volts at 10000+ amps is going to go
> now that YOUR ground system has been charged to 100000+ volts?
>
> Humor me!! Let me tell you.
>
> It is going to DESTROY EVERY ELECTRICAL DEVICE THAT IS PLUGGED INTO A WALL
> SOCKET or OTHERWISE CONNECTED TO YOUR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM(AIR CONDITIONERS,
> GARAGE DOOR OPENERS, etc) during the 15 or 20 MILLISECONDS that it takes
> to bleed down through the imperfect ground system at your now electrically
> dead home.
>
> I can not tell anyone what a pain it is to have to come up with receipts
> for every electrical device at your location (these ARE required by your
> Homeowners Insurance to be paid for the damage). Let me give you an idea
> of what I am talking about in terms of damage.
>
> Air Conditioner Unit - $2500 ( This is a really bad one here in Houston,
> cause it gets really hot, really fast, and my XYL HATES the heat and
> blames it all on that Damn Ham Radio Tower that the neighbors hate)
> Refrigerator - $1100
> Amplifier - $8000
> Dish Washer - $600
> HF Ham Radio -$2500
> VHF Base Station - $1000
> 3 TV SETS - $3000
> 2 Computers - $4000
> 2 Printers - $500
> Garage Door Opener - $225
> Rotator - $650
> Every Clock Radio - $200
> Stove Clock - $50
>
> I won't boor you with any more specifics, but remember that your insurance
> company is going to screw you around for 3-4 months just because they can,
> and time is money!
>
> So figure it out (even I did after the SECOND time it happened)!
>
> Oh, I forgot to mention that my homeowners premium went up 50% after each
> hit was settled.
>
> I got out my bolt cutters and solved the problem!!
>
> I do not meet code anymore, but nothing in the house has been destroyed by
> Lightning coming in on the ground system ever since!!
>
> Make the right decision for YOU!!
>
> 73 es Gud DX,
>
> Kirby, K7EC
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> To: <amps@contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 8:04 PM
> Subject: Re: [Amps] Dedicated 220AC Wiring for Amps..
>
>
>
>> On Oct 13, 2005, at 2:58 PM, G0RUZ Conrad wrote:
>>
>>> Gudguyham@aol.com wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> As per the NEC, ALL ground rods must be connected to the main
>>>> grounding system at the electrical disconnecting means. THIS
>>>> IS CODE!
>>>>
>
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