Grounding coax

[kjohns]

I have an EMP-CENTAURI 9x8 Multiswitch.
Should I still ground my coax or do I even need to since the EMP is a powered unit plugged in the wall?

[whoknows]

I would use a grounding block. Won't save your lnb if hit by lightning but may save receiver. jmo


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[Terryl]

If the switch is outside and has a metal case then you can ground the coaxes attached to it by grounding the metal case of the switch it's self. <br />
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Some switches have a ground lug on them for this...

[burnsy]

Wow thanks Terry for the info in all the years I have been playing around with Sats and antenna stuff and the numerous posts of yours I have read about the importance of grounding I never knew about these or more likely don't remember reading about them lol I am ordering a couple today Thanks for the info bro :thumbsup:

[Terryl]

One of the better ways to protect your dish and satellite receiver from lightning (if your in a lightning prone area) is to have a lightning rod system installed by a pro, it will also cut down on your insurance bill. (in some areas)

[zelig]

in my area it's part of the electrical code,a throwback to the old yagi on the roof days.
If I remember correctly the old dish/dtv manuals had them shown.

[Terryl]

The NEC just requests the use of a ground block in all antenna, CATV and satellite dish installs by a vendor or professional, they could not get the gas discharge devices set as a standard as they...