MIB wrote:

"Ed B" wrote in message
...

Since the garage is detached, wouldn't I want to provide a path for
lightning to the closest point?

Any advice will be appreciated. :-)
Thank you

You may add any supplemental grounding your heart desires. The rule is
that the grounded conductor may only be grounded at one location. The
grounded conductor is often mislabeled as the neutral, but it is always the
"white" wire and is bonded to ground at the service entrance. This is the
only location that it is allowed to be bonded. (your meter)

As long as you do not connect the "neutral" (grounded conductor) with the
grounding conductor, in this location, any new grounding is okay.

However, lightning protection is generally anecdotal. Essentially, you
can't
win if it wants you to lose.


Understood, well put :-)