I am not referring to wind or hailstorm damage. Do the conductive rods need to be replaced? Do they get vaporized or partially melted each time they are struck? Thanks for your help.
2007-02-08 05:35:32 · 4 answers · asked by cdf-rom 7 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
on the old farmhouse where i was raised,
there were rods with glass blulbs that would
break if struck so someone would know to
check them. with the power of lightning, i
would say they should be at least checked,
or replaced as needed.
2007-02-15 04:29:02 · answer #1 · answered by RoHo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Electric current actually prevents corrosion.
Some building foundations are electrified to prevent corrosion of said foundations. It's an established technique used by engineers.
2007-02-08 05:56:12 · answer #2 · answered by Michael Dino C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree what Michael Dino C said, but just check it out after the storm just to be sure.
2007-02-15 04:42:46 · answer #3 · answered by culpz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. After a strorm, though, you could check.
2007-02-15 09:09:17 · answer #4 · answered by Dana Mulder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋