I want to run a ground wire to my tv antenna on the roof. I have plenty of copper wire that is coated. Can I use this coated wire or does ground wire have to be bare.
2007-02-20 15:25:15 · 7 answers · asked by Jennifer 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
coated is fine, just peel back the cover on both ends. Copper is the best conductor and won't rust.
2007-02-20 15:29:21 · answer #1 · answered by T C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Antenna Ground Wire
2016-10-18 02:28:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bare copper. The idea is to get electricity into the ground before it reaches the TV The bigger the wire the safer you are from a surge that will cost u the TV. Drive a grounding rod into the ground and clamp #6 copper wire to antenna and ground rod
2007-02-20 15:34:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The grounding wire can be either covered or bare. If you go covered, ensure both connecting ends are stripped back far enough to ensure a good, solid connection. Ensure you have a good commection from the Antenna to the grounding cable to the grounding rod. Clamp it down tight or tie it tight with as much connectivity between the grounding cable and its desired connection as possible. The better the connection the less of a chance you will have to fry yer TV.
2007-02-20 15:40:17 · answer #4 · answered by psychosymbiote 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Grounding your TV's antenna system is covered in the NEC article 810. Please see section 810.21. Here are a couple of points from this article that may help you.
(A) Material - The grounding conductor shall be of copper, aluminum, copper-clad steel, bronze, or similar corrosion-resistant material. Aluminum or copper-clad aluminum grounding conductors shall not be used where in direct contact with masonry or the earth or where subject to corrosive conditions. Where used outside, aluminum or copper-clad aluminum shall not be installed within 450 mm (18 in.) of the earth.
(B) Insulation - Insulation on grounding conductors shall not be required.
(H) Size - The grounding conductor shall not be smaller than 10 AWG copper, 8 AWG aluminum, or 17 AWG copper-clad steel or bronze.
You are also required to connect this wire to your main electrical service or breaker box or to a ground wire connected to the ground rod or within 5 feet of your water meter.
The finer points of grounding are difficult even for the experienced electrician to understand. I highly recommend hiring a licensed electrician for this work.
If you need further assistance, please visit:
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2007-02-20 19:53:29 · answer #5 · answered by gilchristelectric 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is said Copper is a better medium for electricity. But since your just grounding then you can use steel or aluminium. It's only to keep from lightning from coming into your TV VIA TV external antenna.
Don't forget a power strip
2007-02-20 15:29:18 · answer #6 · answered by Kill_Me_Now! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it have to be bare, but not copper all the time, its copper cuz its cheap, and more supplies of it, and is good electrical conducter. best one is gold. try gold lol
2007-02-20 15:30:29 · answer #7 · answered by cb450t 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋