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Ground question
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From: ajones-at-nwga-dot-com [SMTP:ajones-at-nwga-dot-com]
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 1998 7:26 AM
To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
Subject: Ground question
Coming out of 'Lurk Mode'....
I've been pounding some ground rods to replace the wimpy ground I had
been using and have a question about the hookup. There is a cable
running to my satellite dish that will cross the path from the ground
rods to the coil. Will there be a problem with this? I could
disconnect the cables at both ends when running a coil if necessary
but there is a hill to climb to get to the dish. I'm not exactly old
and worn out yet, but would prefer not to do this.
What's in the wire going to ground? Is there voltage or current flow?
I've always wondered about this and have been waiting years for
someone else to ask. Since I don't remember if anyone has, I guess I
have to put on the dunce cap today and grin-n-bear it :-)
What about running the ground wire overhead and then dropping straight
down to the ground rods? I remember someone saying two or three years
ago that flashing or strap could be duct taped to the floor and run
out this way. That is the reason for my question about what is
actually in the ground wire. If this would be safe then my way would
seem to be also. I have no problem with taping flashing or ground wire
to the floor, but I still have to get it across the sat cable and
going overhead seems to be the only way, short of going all the way
around the house. And the ground wire is certainly stiff enough to
stand up for the few feet to the ground rods.
And would the wire radiate out in the open like this? I know better
than to hook a wire to the top of a coil since that would be an
antenna, but what about the ground?
Okay, that's enough questions for this year. Now back to......
'Lurk Mode'
Thanks,
Alan
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