[Elecraft] Lightning season is on the way in New Mexico.

[w5ov at w5ov.com]

Don,

I often see this warning and I have some questions.

You said:

> First, it is required by National Electric Code, and 2nd because it is
> dangerous without it.  Should you have a ground fault in your house
> wiring,

Please define a "ground fault" as you are using the term here.

> everything connected to that isolated ground rod can carry the
> ground current - touching anything within the area that is connected to
> the house wiring, but not to the ground rod at the same time as touching
> those items which are connected to the ground rod can cause
> electrocution.

How would everything in your home suddenly become hot?

Thanks,

Bob