Ground Antenna In Attic

Again the clamp you will need will depend on the diameter of your antenna mast.

Ground antenna in attic.

Since ge is the number one antenna seller in the u s it s no surprise that they make one of the most versatile models on the market. My house ground rod is not to far from where the antenna will go but the copper will have to go out and down one side. Lightning will be attracted to taller objects since it looks for the path of least resistance. However the connection of your antenna coax to various ac operated equipment in this case your converter box or tv introduces the potential of electric shock.

Step 3 how to properly ground a tv antenna mast. All outdoor antennas should be grounded to avoid s. I have no idea how to ground it though. I want to cut the cord and put a antenna in my attic.

My attic like most attics have soffit and roof vents. In the case of an attic installation your tv antenna will be sheltered from the environment so there s no need to ground it for that reason. Does the moving air coming through these vents create any risk for the indoor antenna. Lastly if i do ground the antenna would grounding it to the outside of the electrical conduit coming into the attic be where i should ground to.

This video explains the ways to properly ground an outdoor tv antenna according to national electric code. Always a good idea to ground but really the chances are very slim depending on the amount of trees around your home. Step 4 how to ground your coax cable. Using an antenna mast ground clamp run the other end of the ground wire you connected in step 2 to your antenna mast and secure it tightly.

It seems the attic will negate most risks. Afaik you don t need to ground an indoor attic antenna.