[TowerTalk] spider balls

[Tom Rauch]

> Since we are on the subject of lightning, has anyone ever
used "spider
> balls" to dissipate energy thereby eliminating strikes on
the structure?
> These are a steel rod with over 200 fine spiked elements
about 2 ft. long
> each that create a cluster of very sharp spikes.


All the data I've seen in actual statistical tests show they
don't do anything.

See:

http://www.polyphaser.com/ppc_PEN1021.asp

73 Tom