rgardner518 Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 So many people put up mega trees, at times of the year. But I was thinking, "isn't that a glorified Lighting rod?"Has anyone ever had there Mega trees struck by lighting? If so, How much damage does the lighting do?Does anyone "ground" their trees?Or am I thinking to far fetch?Thanks in advance for the help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott T Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 1) yes2l no, the biggest problem so far is wind.2a) i image a lot!3) no, becasue its not attached to the house and if it gets hit most likely the same damage will happen TOTAL BBQ4) it all depends where you live. I would never set up a maga tree in the spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUTTHEMUSIC Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 My mega tree is grounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBullard Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 My steel post megatree is in the ground, so therefore it is grounded.(hope this information doesn't get copyrighted) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgardner518 Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 How do you ground yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfing4Dough Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 If I was putting it on my roof, yes, I would run a ground. Since it is in the ground, well, then it is grounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBullard Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 ny_yankee_25 wrote:How do you ground yours?I'm sorry, that information is copy righted so I can't post it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgardner518 Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 oh. Thanks for everyones help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wbottomley Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I have a kite string tied to a key at the bottom and at the top of the star. Mine are in the ground, so therefore it's grounded. But still worries me when I see lightning and hear thunder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfing4Dough Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 ny_yankee_25 wrote: How do you ground yours?Stick it in the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgardner518 Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Here is how I'm making my mega tree. Mine is not going in the ground. Thats why I was asking. Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBullard Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Then you need to drive 10 foot grounding rods in the earth ( electrical supply store) and use # 8 AWG to connect them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 And when you do that, make sure you scrape the paint off of the support base so you have a good bond/connection between ground system and base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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