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        Metal Hose Pots - Are they dangerous?
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        Mkke
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        I love the vintage look of copper hose pots for coiling up my water hose when not in use. But isn't copper famous for its electrical conductivity properties? Will a shiny pot outside attract lightning?

        Happy gardening!
         
        Posts: 1 | Registered: Mar 19, 2013Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        Sparky617
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        No more than any other metal ornamentation (eg wrought iron railings, wind vanes, metal fence posts, etc).


        General Disclaimer

        Any advice given here is general in nature and is not necessarily valid for your given area. If in doubt check with your local codes enforcement department for what is required when doing electrical, plumbing or structural work on your house. Permits may or may not be required in your area and home owners may not be able to DIY some tasks. I have no way of knowing if you have the skills needed to complete the tasks you are asking about, when in doubt seek professional assistance.

        My advice may be worth exactly what you pay me for it. :-) For the record I did not stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night.
         
        Posts: 177 | Location: Cary, NC | Registered: Aug 17, 2006Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        swschrad
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        if the pot is the highest thing outside, yes, it can attract lightning. most likely you have houses, trees, light posts, etc. in the area, so don't worry.

        you could have a flashover from a metal-sided house to the pot in case of a strike, but otherwise the discharge would loop to ground from the siding, or follow some inside wiring. so the pot itself is not going to void your insurance.


        sig: if this is a new economy, how come they still want my old-fashioned money?
         
        Posts: 4667 | Location: North Burbs, MN | Registered: Mar 14, 2007Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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