[TowerTalk] porcupines and chemical ground

[doc]

 > Peter Grillo wrote:
> The strike hit the metal roof of my house
> (not grounded) and found a path to the neutral circuit.  7 breakers popped.
> Replacement cost for the damaged equipment was around $13,000 of which my
> insurance paid 80%.  

Ok, you mentioned steel roof and lightning strike and made me sit up 
straight!

You do note that it was not grounded.  My new house is entirely steel
and well-grounded (I hope) -- anything you have learned through your
experience that I should apply to my home, please?

-- 
Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e

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