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June 9th 05, 02:43 PM

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Here in central KY a good frined installed a CNB and din't ground the
mast/antenna. He got luck and a strike set his den on fire. About $5K.
Whne the adjuster came, he saw the remains of the antenna and
looded for a groundrod. Finding none, he asked my frined who replied
witht he truth. The claims was rejected, his policy canceled and the
electricla inspector came around that evening and gave him a citation.
He spent the next week talking to lawyers, and when it came out that
he had't grounded the mast per regs, they told him he was screwed.
So he got to pay for the repair, and go to court where he was fined
$500 being a first time offender.

In a isimalr case 6 or 7 years ago, a guy put a TV antenna on his
roof.
With no ground wire. During a T-storm he got lucky. Set the house on
fire and inspite of the heavy rain it was a complete loss. His wife
died
and the DA was going to press charges. The gent died the day before
the Grand Jury. I have a cousin who is a lawyer, I know, I hang my had
in
shame as I admit this in public, and I asked her about it at the time.

She was of the opinon that not only would he be indicted, but that he
would be convicted. This was before he got extra lucky and died.
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Terry

I'm guessing you're missing some details about those horror stories.

Not knowing what they are, I've made up some remarkably stupid things someone
might say to the insurance company or a local official. I'm not suggesting any
of these comments were made by the individuals you've mentioned.

1. I knew it was dangerous but I've been busy the last few years.

2. This fire was a stroke of luck - now I can finally afford to remodel that
den.

3. Looks like I saved the cost of a divorce.