Was I stupid?

[Steve_D]

Re: Lightning

Tall buildings tend to have lightening conductors on top I seem to recall that this reduces the chance of a strike but if you do get one it will guide it straight to earth

But I could be wrong as to how/why they work

Steve D

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[ccscott49]

Re: Lightning

It doesn't reduce the chance of a strike, just takes it straight to earth, allegedly!! I've seen some very nasty electrical damage to a building with a lightning conductor.

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[Steve_D]

Re: Lightening strike - how likely

I guess its always possible, I just hadn't heard of one. I would guess that a raggie is more at risk than a mobo.

Steve D

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[LadyInBed]

Re: Lightning

Your right, but given the choise, I would rather my boat be struck in port than in mid channel.

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