Should I Ground An Attic Antenna

If a separate ground rod is used it must be connected to the ges with a minimum 6 awg copper conductor.

Should i ground an attic antenna.

I have read many mixed opinions on grounding in the attic so i have decided to ground just to be safe side. 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. My attic like most attics have soffit and roof vents. Again the clamp you will need will depend on the diameter of your antenna mast.

The minimum size wire you should use to connect the antenna to the house service ground is 10 awg american wire gauge which is 1 10th of an inch in diameter. Does the moving air coming through these vents create any risk for the indoor antenna. The type of clamp connector will depend on the size of your ground wire. The ground for the mast should be as direct and short as possible with minimal bends using a minimum of 10 awg copper wire or 17 awg copper clad steel or bronze wire.

Afaik you don t need to ground an indoor attic antenna. 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 of my house. This is about 1 4 inch in diameter. The house ground wire is required to be at least 2 awg.

I have no idea how to ground it though. 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. I want to cut the cord and put a antenna in my attic. It seems the attic will negate most risks.

Step 3 how to properly ground a tv antenna mast. 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. Step 4 how to ground your coax cable. Always a good idea to ground but really the chances are very slim depending on the amount of trees around your home.

A separate ground rod is not required and is not recommended.