The NEC rule is “all driven grounds must be bonded outside of the structure to
the AC mains ground serving the structure “.
The exception is if the secondary ground is more than 75ft (as I recall) from
the mains ground.
Bob, K4TAX
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> On Mar 28, 2020, at 12:02 PM, Byron Cordes via TenTec <tentec@contesting.com>
> wrote:
>
> Hi lightning is a bummer. Was the Tv cable grounded to meter loop ground?
> If not you might have cable company bring it up to code. Around here most
> installs where done the easiest way , sometimes grounded with a 4 foot 3/8s
> ground rod . Always if possible ground to meter loop . That goes for those
> satellite dishes too.
> Insurance company might not pay if not installed correctly. Have a few
> companies here that are looking at grounding of equipment.
> 73s Byron AC9PA
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Mar 28, 2020, at 11:24 AM, Richard Bell <richfbell@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>
>
> Sorry for off the topic offer.
>
> Lightning got into the house via Comcast copper line. Fortunately all of my
> ham gear survived the encounter.
>
> Sadly it did toast a TV, Apple TV and Comcast modem. Naturally Comcast said
> they’d replace the modem but that was it.
>
> With all that wailing done, I’m assuming the Apple TV remote survived. If
> someone can use it send me an email, w5bxe@sbcglobal.net.
>
> 73 W5BXE
> Ten-Tec Omni VII Owner
>
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