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2. Lightning rod - Wikipedia

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   A lightning rod or lightning conductor (British English) is a metal rod mounted on a structure and intended to protect the structure from a lightning strike. If lightning hits the structure, it is most likely to strike the rod and be conducted to ground through a wire, rather than passing through the structure, where it could start a fire or ...

3. Thunder house - Wikipedia

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   The thunder house is a scientific model invented by James Lind which gives a spectacular demonstration of the destructive effect of a lightning bolt striking a house with an imperfect lightning conductor. The small wooden house has hinged walls and carries a brass rod representing a lightning rod.

4. Earthing system - Wikipedia

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   Tall structures may have lightning rods as part of a system ... This arrangement is a current standard for residential and industrial electric systems particularly in ...

5. In Session - AOL

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   Read Reason's past coverage of how this wonky fair housing rule became a huge political lightning rod in the 2020 election. The post In Session appeared first on Reason.com . Show comments

6. Lightning strike - Wikipedia

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   Hundreds of devices, including lightning rods and charge transfer systems, are used to mitigate lightning damage and influence the path of a lightning flash. A lightning rod (or lightning protector) is a metal strip or rod connected to earth through conductors and a grounding system, used to provide a preferred pathway to ground if lightning ...

7. The House of Blue Lights - Wikipedia

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   Many additions to the original farm house included glass solarium/greenhouses, and numerous lightning rods on the roof. A unique feature of the Test estate was an 40-by-80-foot (12 by 24 m) swimming pool with a three-story diving tower and motorized surfboard pulley system, and alongside of the pool, an ornate brick "pool house" with guest ...

8. Trump targets culture war lightning rods in early slate of ...

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   President Trump is planning a slew of executive orders in his first 24 hours in office.

9. Ground (electricity) - Wikipedia

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   A lightning safety ground (perhaps several) that discharges lightning strikes on an outdoor antenna, and separately one that diverts residual strike current from entering the house / radio shack / radio equipment; An electrical power safety ground, provided by the ground connection at the electrical outlet