Thread: Using a copper water pipe in place of a ground rod?
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Old July 15th 07, 06:29 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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Default Using a copper water pipe in place of a ground rod?
On Sun, 15 Jul 2007 17:23:13 +0000, Walter Maxwell wrote:

This topic has aroused my curiosity. As a grounding device, why would a
solid rod be better than a hollow pipe, except for the current carrying
capability?

Good afternoon, Walt.

The thing is, the current carrying capability for transient events like
lightning strikes should be about the same for the same diameter pipe or
rod, since most of the current is carried in skin effect anyway.


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