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Post Info TOPIC: How to Ground Tri-pod mount Satellite Dish?


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How to Ground Tri-pod mount Satellite Dish?


We have our Dishnetwork satellite dish mounted on a tri-pod and I am wondering if anyone has ever "grounded" their dish or how you have gone about prevention for lightning strikes?

Anyone have any experience with Lightning arrestors for grounding the RG6 cables?

Our neighbor recently had a lightning strike on their dish here in the campground and it took out thier TV and receiver.

Any suggestions are appreciated.



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In our case, we are "static" full-timers in that we seldom move from our current spot.  (At least until we retire and start to travel.)  When we put up our tripod mount, I bought three of those screw devices that one uses to hook a dog's leash to so that they can move around a yard.  I then use those to anchor in three directions on the tripod.

Now, they may not really serve well as a ground for a dish and tripod because they don't go into the ground as much as most electrical grounds do.  (At least for permanent homes that is.  Most of those ground rods are at least 5 feet long.)  But, in our case, I put those in place to anchor the tripod, not serve as a ground.

Years ago, I remember that Radio Shack used to have devices to ground one's cable, but again, those were designed for "permanent" locations, if I remember correctly.

Hopefully, someone will come along with the right solution for such a problem, and when they do, I will learn something new as well.

Terry



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If you want to do this, mostly for peace of mind if you are concerned, here is an inexpensive device:

 

http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp?mc=09&p=212FF75F225-21&d=TII-InLine-Coaxial-Lightning-Surge-Protector-Female-to-Female-Connector-(212FF75F22521)&c=Surge Protection&sku=811286010078

 

You will have to cut and past the link unless Terry can activate it.  The device costs $16

 

Put a wire from the lug on the device side to the chassis ground of the trailer.  This needs to go physically “at” the trailer.  Hold down stakes at the dish are of no help as pertains to lighting.

 

Grounding, as suggested, is not a for sure thing in any way shape or form. It’s better than nothing that’s for sure, but not guaranteed and that is a long discussion.

 

May I better recommend a $5 / month insurance plan such as the one Direct TV offers.  I don’t know if Dish has the same plan or not.  It covers everything and IMO is pretty inexpensive insurance for you satellite equipment.

 

Hope this helps and fee free to PM me if you need to.

 

Bill

 

Edit by moderator: Activated link.  Terry



-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Monday 25th of June 2012 06:06:54 PM

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Reply to Bill's comment:

I tried to activate his link, but for some reason when I test after activating, I get a "server not available" error message.  When I use the "copy and paste" method, it works to get one to the internet page needed.

I'll try again this evening when I get home.

EDIT:  Got home and attempted link activation again.  It is now working.

Terry



-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Monday 25th of June 2012 06:08:03 PM

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Terry and Jo wrote:

Reply to Bill's comment:

I tried to activate his link, but for some reason when I test after activating, I get a "server not available" error message.  When I use the "copy and paste" method, it works to get one to the internet page needed.

Terry


MaryBee:  The provider is www.solidsignal.com.  This link will activate from the forum page.  Go there, then at the top of the Solid Signal home page in the search box, using cut and paste, put:  212FF75F225-21  which is the part number.  That worked when I tried it.

 

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Thanks, I will check things out.

 



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