02-08-2018, 10:23 PM
"Would a grounded TV antennae work in a similar way?"
It might, but I wouldn't trust it. If it took a direct hit from lightning it probably wouldn't be able to handle the load and so the lightning goes elsewhere. Lightning rods help, but they don't guarantee your house won't be struck.
When I get the chance, I'll provide a link to some videos in Colorado from scientists studying lightning strikes. From memory, they did everything they could to attract lightning yet it still didn't always strike where it should have done. At least in theory.
Bottom line - a regular TV cable won't have the capability to safely disperse a lightning strike. I know, I've experienced it!
It might, but I wouldn't trust it. If it took a direct hit from lightning it probably wouldn't be able to handle the load and so the lightning goes elsewhere. Lightning rods help, but they don't guarantee your house won't be struck.
When I get the chance, I'll provide a link to some videos in Colorado from scientists studying lightning strikes. From memory, they did everything they could to attract lightning yet it still didn't always strike where it should have done. At least in theory.
Bottom line - a regular TV cable won't have the capability to safely disperse a lightning strike. I know, I've experienced it!