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T0B01
Which of the following is good practice when installing ground wires on a tower for lightning protection?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: C. Ensure that connections are short and direct
Lightning ground connections should be short and direct. Lightning current takes the easiest path, and long runs or sharp bends make it more likely to jump to something else. Drip loops and right-angle bends are wrong for ground wires.
Tip: Lightning ground: short and straight.