[TowerTalk] Utility GND / Tower GND interconnection question

[Bill VanAlstyne]

Jim Brown wrote:

> Note that I didn't suggest routing the strap through the house, but
> in the earth under the house. In other words, the most direct path.

This debate about under-the-house or around-the-house is moot in my case, as the
house foundation, floor, and frame are already in place. So going under the slab
is not an option. The concrete patios and walkways and driveway are not yet
poured, however, so the option of cutting a slit trench around the perimeter of
the house close to the foundation still exists. How far from the foundation
would you put the interconnecting conductor (heavy wire or strap)? How deep?

Bill

>
> Jim
>
> On Sun, 30 May 2004 17:54:35 -0500, Paul N.Henning wrote:
>
>> Consider an extremely high current surge running through that strap
>> and inducing a nice voltage into everything near it including
>> electrical wiring in the house, pets, and people in the basement ,
>> plumbing. By all means tie the utility ground to the perimeter
>> ground system of the house and the perimeter ground to your station
>> SPG but keep the surge out of the house including underneath the
>> house.
>
>
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