What about grounding if you install it externally? ...
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I'd suggest buying a coax grounding block from any home improvement or hardware store as well as a grounding rod if you don't have any other already installed ground rod and 12ga or larger solid wire. It's a pretty standard installation - see video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuY-D9fQG_s . Grounding info starts at 5:35.
1067296
We haven't been able to install this yet, so I can't comment. The house we are temporarily in does not have grounded switches.
1258151
Older installations won't have a matching ground wire. The ground wire is for safety, but not strictly necessary. Simply cap it off as you do the other leads and be very careful none of the wrong wires touch each other when you push the box in.
1308546
All kidding aside, if you really want to do that, you better use a GFCI outlet. (GFCI = ground fault current interrupter)
1511195
My protector is near the main electrical, so I ground to the same point. You could also drive a grounding stake but I've never had to do that so I don't know how much work that entails. Indoors you'll have to run a line to a nearby box (wall outlet or switch)
1713669
It definitely makes provision for grounding per electrical code. Mine had the typical uninsulated braided wire that you run through the chain to your box for grounding.
826388
I installed this on a motorhome that has a series wired 12v system from 2 6v batteries. If by negative grounded you mean grounding to the negative terminal on the battery, I have had no problems.
1399742
You would still need to ground it separately. Usually you can find a suitable ground very close to the fuse box.
985651
Install a lug with the screw that holds the wall plate on an outlet. That screw connects to the electrical box which goes to the building wiring ground which SHOULD go to earth ground. There are ways to find out how good the connection to ground is if you are unsure about it.
2184229
No, the frame is not grounded. There is a ground lug on the control panel where they suggest you attach a minimum #12 ground wire which in turn should be connected to your home power panel ground rod, a driven ground rod, or to a cold water pipe. Placing it on concrete blocks has no bearing on it's being grounded. I made up a 15' section of #12 insulated ground wire and permanently attached it to the ground lug with a soldered-on eye lug, then twisted and soldered the other end so that I can attach it to an adjacent ground source (with vice grips is handy).
118685
To my surprise, the switch did not have a ground connection. I'm guessing that it's not required because there are no exposed connections (it attaches with wires and wire nuts), and that the construction is double insulated.
2108978
If you mount the antenna outside, yes, you will need to ground it. Look up grounding kits. If you mount it inside an attic, like I did, no grounding necessary.
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Hi, it counts on your wiring. If the box is ground and you use the screw in the loop then yes it will be ground. If the box is not then of course a ground will not just appear from no where.
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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.
1895071
There is a way to ground it, but you must do it through a separate amp. Hope this helps!
693806
yes you really should ground the system otherwise you will have a floating neutral situation which is not very good for most power sensitive appliances etc.
1572472
You should ask an electrician why it needs one, but I know it won't work without it being grounded.