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Tweakbl
Now you Done it
join:2008-09-25
Rosedale, WV
 ·HughesNet Satellit..
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Re: [HN9000] Grounding question
Then why install it this way if it poses such a big hazard to the consumer?Hughesnet signed off on this installation.If they signed off on it then it must be their way.
Plus you state much technical specs.I know you have stated else where that you (grohgreg) have years of experience in Satellite communications.I respect that,but have to ask if what you state above is in the Hughesnet installation guide lines or from personal experience?
I will simple state it like this.No consumer based Installation of satellite equipment that I have ever seen has had a separate ground running from the dish to the Junction Box/Outside drop.Now I am not an expert nor a installer.
However I am experienced in electrical wiring.It seems redundant to me to have a Ground at the Dish/pole,a ground at the house and linking the one at the house to the junction box Main ground.
Also Grohgreg,did you help design the HN9000?I ask this because every piece of tech equipment I have ever seen has had a "common" ground.The HN9000 is in essence a "fancy" PC.The motherboard on the HN9000 common grounds to the wall outlet.Just like a power supply does in a computer.
One other thing,if the grounding has to pass code but it actually would not,shouldn't Hughesnet stand responsible for crappy installation techniques?I mean if they contract a installer and that installer does it wrong and my house burnt down,they would be responsible.
So your saying,
-don't mount the ground block on the pole due to risk of lightning running in along the cable to the modem?
-ground the Dish+Arm+Transmitter at the pole with a 8 ft grounding rod then also run a seperate length of electric wire to the MAIN grounding rod of the house?
-I should Cut my cable where it enters the house,to install the grounding block?
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My problem with the whole thing is this.
-Hughesnet signed off on the install
-The installer never showed up with a grounding rod and there is no way in hell I am buying one when they said it is free installation.
-the installer told me it was ok to mount the grounding cable block on the pole
-If grounding is such a big issue then why does Hughesnet not stand behind the work?
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grohgreg
Dunno. Ask The Chief
join:2001-07-05
Dawson Springs, KY
4 edits | said by Tweakbl  : Hughesnet signed off on the install The installer never showed up with a grounding rod and there is no way in hell I am buying one when they said it is free installation. the installer told me it was ok to mount the grounding cable block on the pole If grounding is such a big issue then why does Hughesnet not stand behind the work? - Explain how you feel "Hughesnet signed off on the install". That makes no sense.
- for standard installs, the installer is only required to provide up to 100' or approved grounding wire. Nowhere is it written that he or Hughes provides a grounding electrode (rod) as part of the standard installation.
- Dead simple, the installer was wrong
- they will. Complain to tech support. If you present a convincing argument, they'll eventually get an installer out there to fix it. But first it helps if you know what you're talking about . I suggest at a minimum that you read the grounding section of your installation manual. The installers have much more detailed instructions. They're bound by Hughes FSB (field service bulletin) 050518D (or current) as consistent with national/state/local electrical codes. Photos help, and yours should justify a free service call to remedy your grounding errors.
If I was closer, I'd just come over and help you fix it yourself.
By the way, I just bought a new FN Five SeveN (USG). Have you had a chance to play with one of those yet?
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