Just to echo Stuart on this, as in learning this lesson the hard way ...
"Insurance coverage could be CANCELED if the wiring is not to code".
That is the reality of what happened to me and for THREE years I had
to pay extremely high home owners rates AND install a proper grounding
system before anyone would even write the policy here in middle TN.
Yes, we read the tales of "no damage" or minor damage. Been there too,
but after a major hit with large damage, re-read my comments above.
On the other hand, since 'doing things right' there have been no more
minor damages or anything else so far for many many years now.
Be wise. Be safe. Do it right.
73 de Billy, AA4NU
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stuart Rohre" <rohre@arlut.utexas.edu>
To: tentec@contesting.com
Sent: Monday, July 6, 2015 3:21:54 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Argonaut VI Lost RX/TX on 160/80 Meters-- Poly Phaser
resources
Connie, did the tower have ground rods also at its base? That is
standard, to ground the tower with its own ground rods, but also Bond
the tower to the station ground. See the White papers on grounding and
bonding. The concept is to have everything rise and fall at the same
voltage, without a difference of potential between station and tower
base. Again, this required by the standard Electrical Code. Insurance
coverage could be denied if the wiring is not to code.
-K5KVH
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