Will a steel T-post driven in the ground work for a ground-rod or do I need to buy a copper one.
1516649
It might work for a while if you remove the paint but if you want a reliable connection use something that won't rust -- copper coated steel, zinc coated steel, a galvanized water pipe, whatever. You do not need a pure copper ground rod! Do it right. Rust just doesn't conduct very well.
1516650
Probably not. Just my opinion, and the way I would do it. Test it to see if it works.
1516651
I used a length of rebar. So yes. Don't let the unit get wet, though-that's my only complaint. Cover it with a pail or something similar.
1516652
If it is for a fence, my husband says the post should work. We just use a metal pipe. We can not hammer deep into the ground as everywhere you dig is rocks, so ours is quite shallow.LD
2206221
It comes w/ a quite substantial metal spike that fits snuggly into the bottom of the post that you see in the picture. It should be adequate in most types of soil. Overall I thought that these were very well made for the price.
904196
I suppose that would work just fine. The metal on the sides goes to the ground.
1253975
I am not certain what you mean by grounding your bed? What it the grounding point? Is it a copper ground rod driven to an appropriate depth. Or are you grounding to some other ground plane. But checking continuity of the ground wire to the grounding point is about all you can do with that meter.
1529552
You may not need it, look at the directions and it specifically states which models need the ground wire, only a couple of them do. The other ones do not. To find out, just hook it up without the ground wire and see if it works :)
418837
I occasionally run this model DuroStar generator without grounding, but it is not recommended and I not would recommend running any generator without connection to a copper-coated ground rod driven a minimum of six feet into the ground. Without this attachment that third (round) prong on your extension cords is meaningless and you are subject to being shocked by your electrical equipment attached to the extension cords.
1699091
Yes the mount plate should be grounded, thru mast, tower or if in or on a tree/fiberglass pole. use a ground wire to ground.
1069165
The book said you need a ground rod. I did run it with out the ground when setting it up and test fire. Worked well but i hooked it up to a ground. Think about it.Fuel supply in and not grounding it? Unless you wish to see a fire i would do as the owners book said ground this bad boy
779832
In my situation, I have a chain link fence, so I got the plastic insulators that attach to a chain link fence, electric fence wire, and a grounding rod. In your case, it sounds like you will need to put post in the ground 20' x 60' area; then get the proper insulators for the type post you use and the electric fence wire and grounding rod. If you go to your local Feed and Seed Store, they will be glad to assist you; I got the grounding rod at Lowes. I hope this helps.
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No. The copper wire is not the ground. This cable does not have a separate ground wire attached (not that its necessary or even useful). A standard coax such as this one has 2 lines, the center copper wire "signal" and the outer shield "ground". The shield serves as the ground line for the signal, but this is not the same ground you need if you are talking about antenna installation. Antenna's need a separate heavy gauge short straight run to an actual ground (lightning protection). In my opinion, coax wires with the extra ground attached to the side are useless.
1645496
I would suggest the wire wheel that you mentioned and probably a finer wire. It's according to how much rust there is. Or you can get a sandpaper type wheel with different grits of paper.
178091
You have to install a tube for the pole to be inserted into (below ground or floor level). It comes with what they call a "ground spear" which is hammered into the soil. I put a block of wood on top of mine and really worked to drive it into the soil. Pretty tough chore. I think if you wanted to use it on your deck you would need get a tube made up and mount the tube assembly below the deck surface so no one would trip.Sean
1345391
I don't have the in-ground fence unit. So I am unable to answer your question. Sorry.
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I did, and had no problems with the wire, actually I bought a heavier wire as the lighter wire broke and tangled easier than the heavy guage. A steel alloy rod, purchased from Home Hardware, used for grounding house wiring, did the trick. Make sure its in damp ground, where you install the grounding rod, I would run the hose around my ground rod now and again, just to make sure.
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You need a grounding rod that doesn't come with it. I got mine from a local tractor supply company. Hook the negative to the grounding rod, drive the grounding rod into the ground by the power unit, use the postive side for the electric fence, route around the fence where you need it, it does not need to hook back up to the unit or ground. you will need fence post insulator for the wire so it is not grounded out.
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Wire can be any unit. The ground means anything metal touching the ground. I have a chain-link fence just have it attached to one of the corner posts.
1598766
Yes, the ground wire is solid core. You don't really need a stranded wire for this application. The main factor in any use of wire in the ground is the insulation factor. You need to make sure and not scrape off any insulation while placing in the ground and if going under a graveled area, or anywhere a vehicle packs down the dirt or gravel, run it thru plastic conduit.This will keep the insulation and or wire from breaking and save some headaches.