M mechaley Member Original poster Aug 22, 2004 12 0 Oct 4, 2004 #1 If I mount an OTA antenna to a metal vent pipe on my roof, do I need a ground? I assume a vent pipe is grounded. I guess I could verify with a DVM and the ground on an AC outlet.
If I mount an OTA antenna to a metal vent pipe on my roof, do I need a ground? I assume a vent pipe is grounded. I guess I could verify with a DVM and the ground on an AC outlet.
Ilya XXI Century Explorer Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Lifetime Supporter Feb 16, 2004 32,197 20,498 NE OH Oct 5, 2004 #2 I hope some installers can comment on this. My understanding is that you need to ground it separately.
I hope some installers can comment on this. My understanding is that you need to ground it separately.
T TYORK SatelliteGuys Pro Supporting Founder Jun 6, 2004 1,039 0 indy Oct 5, 2004 #3 mechaley said: If I mount an OTA antenna to a metal vent pipe on my roof, do I need a ground? I assume a vent pipe is grounded. I guess I could verify with a DVM and the ground on an AC outlet. Click to expand... still should be ground separately
mechaley said: If I mount an OTA antenna to a metal vent pipe on my roof, do I need a ground? I assume a vent pipe is grounded. I guess I could verify with a DVM and the ground on an AC outlet. Click to expand... still should be ground separately