The rebar in the concrete disperses better than an 8 foot rod hammered into the ground.
Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: "archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: 12/17/07 8:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Generator Question During the 1990s a new rule in the Code specified that the ground rod should be tied to the rebar in the buildings concrete slab. This rule was added about the time our house was built and I'm not sure if the electrician did that. Do you know the reason for that rule? Here in the lightning capital of the world, would it be worthwhile to drill into the footing, find a rebar, and weld a piece to it and then to the ground rod? ................................................. Also, there has been some debate about whether the underground service entrances required in this and other subdivisions exposed the houses to more lightning strikes; the theory being that lightning struck the old overhead pole systems much oftener than it struck houses. Thanks, Gerry .................................................. ----- Original Message ----- From: "LWB250" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > One ground for one service drop. > The NEC and other standards dictate that there be one > ground point common to a drop. Multiple grounds > create real havoc within the system, not to mention > the potential (no pun intended) for some serious > damage in a fault or lightning situation. > Dan (with 20 years in the generator business) > --- dave walton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Would that not "invite" the lightening strike on >> your outbuilding to >> enter your house rather than be dissipated at the >> point of impact? >> The path of least resistance is your house. >> Is that a good thing? >> -Dave Walton _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
