this has been brought up before, did anyone have documentation showing
that this happens? pictures, magazine or newspaper reports, references
to failure reports, etc??
Gary McDuffie, Sr. wrote:
> Running a ground wire THROUGH the base could lead to instant explosion
> of the base during a lightning strike. The moisture in the concrete
> turns to steam and expands greatly, destroying the base.
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