hillbilly said:
I'll bet driving ground rods was easier too, since way back then, rocks were still soft.
The first ground rod that I was ever involved with was a piece of 3/4" galvanized pipe.
It was around 1959 and I helped (as much as a 8 year old could) my father wire my grandfather's house.
Up until then, they used a wood cookstove and "coal oil" lamps.
Having "electricity" also meant that they could have a well pump and indoor plumbing.....no more "drawing" and carrying water.
I remember it like yesterday...well probably better than yesterday.
steve
