The best practice varies from region to region. Omission of a single factor can negate any insurance claims, so the best practice is to hire the services of a licensed electrician who would be familiar with the local electrical code. The insurance company should be able to provide references.

John WA4WDL

-------------------------------------------------- From: "David Carr" dc@dcarr.org Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 4:10 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Lightning protection

Hi group,

I have a new wooden outbuilding and am thinking of putting a rotator on the roof. What are the best practices for lightning protection for a setup like this?

I'm not as worried about the equipment as I am the building catching on fire. There are some things inside that are very important to me.

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