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Old 01-07-2013, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by mulligan View Post
Found to be a waste of time/effort/money with the makeup of the soil here. Connection from the ground rod to perimeter grid of re-bar much more effective.
If that is the case, why do they drive ground rods for lightning protection? Cost of ground rod, rod connector and # 4 copper, less than $30?
Last edited by 2 Oldcrabs; 01-07-2013 at 08:36 AM. Reason: spelling