Your neighbor should make sure the power leads to his pump is thoroughly
connected to the well casing by a surge protector.
It is not the voltage/current in the ground that takes out his pump, it's the
spike coming via the power leads. The well casing is a very good shield.
Hans - N2JFS
-----Original Message----
From: Spencer <w1gak@arrl.net>
To: towertalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Sat, Feb 6, 2016 12:25 am
Subject: [TowerTalk] Verticals and well pipe grounding
Lightning strikes and deep well pumps are a not good pair. My neighbor
(non ham) had to replace his 3 times in 4 years, 560' deep, $2700 each.
Spencer W1GAK
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