[TowerTalk] OT: Propane Tank near lightning ground

[Keith Dutson]

I have a similar situation here where the guys run close to the propane tank
and the anchor is about 30 feet from the tank.  No problem has been
encountered since installation in 1998.

Actually I do not think there is significant danger with a propane tank and
lightning since the copper service line runs straight to ground from the
regulator valve.

73, Keith NM5G

-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Rick Bullon
Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 9:35 PM
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] OT: Propane Tank near lightning ground

Hello All
I am building a new house here, the house is close to the tower and the
propane tank will be real close to the ground rods.
  Do I need to worry about the tank exploding if I get a lightning strike to
the tower? The tank will be on a couple of large concrete flat blocks and
not in contact will the ground.
I feel the is a stupid question but I have to ask just so I can sleep in the
new house at night
73
Rick
kc5ajx


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