can this unit be installed in the ground outside my house
869026
Yes I buried mine so that the top of the barrel was even with the grade - been running like a champ for many months
869027
Yes that is what it was intended for. You may want to get the collar and lid option (Like I did) that can be put on top of it to hide the pipes that come out of the top.
869028
Yes. Should be treated as a small septic tank following code, usually a min of 10 ft from the house and buried with plea gravel or crushed stone on the bottom and surrounding the unit. The Access Riser is also a good bet. It allows you to have the septic cylinder lower for gravity feed from the house and allows the pipes to be covered. Don't forget the required shut off and check valves.
869029
Yes. It should be installed in the ground with only the breather and outlet with union above the ground.
1317879
You can. I did, but you then lose the added protection of having the unit grounded. No big deal for me. Mine works great!
1518381
This particular unit has to go out side. Its not vented properly for outside. So only outside.
1431678
Yes. I mounted it outside of my shop with screws that came with the unit. The unit is designed to mount in a number of ways, flat or vertical. I mounted it against the outer wall near the top of my shop which is at least 250 ft from my house. I get a full 5 bars from my house and 3 bars from a house down the street which is a good ways off.
81022
I would just to be on the safe side, especially if you decide to mount the antenna on your roof to prevent any electrical discharge from entering your home. But with it mounted in your attic, you don't need to run a ground.
174401
Yes, you can, we have ours outside in our backyard, all you have to have is access to an electric outlet to plug it in. So far it works great!
1685691
It would have to be a pretty substantial unit to fasten to antennae and then be secured to ground. Not really intended to to be used that way, but, anything is possible if you want to make it work. Depends on your mechanical ability.
1139786
Not sure I understand your question. You can install it as part of your system. If you are paying someone to install your system, make a point of asking them to install it. If you have an existing system that has no ground, first don't call those bozos back, but be sure to have someone integrate a ground ASAP. Otherwise, the static/lightning will ground via your expensive electronics. If you have an existing ground and just want to upgrade, it is a simple matter of removing the old one and putting this one in place. A screw driver and a pair of pliers will be all you need. Some cable systems carry voltage as well as signal, so be careful pulling the Coax off so that the center conductor does not touch anything else while you make the replacement. Also make sure the ground is really a ground. Far too many times I see really shoddy ground setups. I must either attach to a metal water pipe that leaves the foundation of the building, or to a properly installed grounding rod.
1431680
Yes it is designed for outdoor installation. The base has three holes to attach it to a structure.
1469922
I would not ---- it is grounded but it is not built to be exposed to the elements.If it was under some cover like a porch or covered section of a lanai it might be functional but will reduce its useful life.Be very sure in ALL cases you have a properly protected, rated, and grounded GFI outlet!!!
1099095
It is not designed for that, and is not moisture resistant, so I would not do so. Units designed for outdoor use are designated as such by UL.
570193
sure can, its rated for outdoor use, avoids taking up space inside and typically makes the installation less expensive since you don't have to carry the wires into the house...
928921
Yes, you can use it.Connect it outdoors before the cable enters the house. A ground wire must be attached from the screw in the picture to the ground rod located near your electrical power meter.
80015
The unit is not NEMA rated and the installation instructions state that it is for indoor use only so, no, I would not reoommend this unit be placed outside.
1363239
Bob, I think any electrical component with the contacts exposed to the weather would not be suitable to be used outside. You would have to use parts specially designed for outside use.
1317877
This unit has no place to connect a ground so you have to just leave it out. Unless it's an old metal box which you would connect the ground, but the thermostat itself has/needs no ground. I've used this in two different homes.
1046570
Yes, if the specific unit is made to be mounted outdoors. They make both indoor and outdoor. The outdoor type are typical in my my area (Sierra Mountain) when people do not have access to NG. They mount between the studs and look like an electric panel on the outside that faces the elements....