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Originally Posted by sailphoto
The problem with using an ionic dissipator on a grounded boat is that you then are trying to disipate the negative charge of the entire ocean through this little stainless steel brush. It just isn't going to be able to do it.
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Actually, the idea is that you're reducing the charge local to the boat, just a slight amount...and thereby reducing the potential of a lightning strike in that specific location. You aren't trying to dissipate the entire negative charge...that would be almost impossible, given how large the forces involved are.
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