does this need connected to a ground block or will it work stand alone??
1748440
This device will work stand alone, the antenna system should be grounded, however this device should act as afuse to protect your system(No guarantees !)
1748441
From my understanding, it is a stand alone device. There is no need to connect it to a ground.
1748442
This is NOT a substitute for proper grounding of your CATV or satellite cable line. You will need to install proper grounding block and ground to an 8' grounding rod at the entry point to the house. Check NEC grounding code. This is a simple surge protector that works kind like a fuse to help take the initial voltage surge from hitting your TV or CATV box.
631465
It is stand alone. Must be plugged into the wall but works without any other equipment
638244
I believe it depends on the version. The newer model does not need it? Check their web site. Its always best to ground everything though.
1677983
There is no separate grounding connection. The ground is integrated into the RCA cable. My local dealer has faith that this setup works fine, though I would prefer a separate ground.
985651
Install a lug with the screw that holds the wall plate on an outlet. That screw connects to the electrical box which goes to the building wiring ground which SHOULD go to earth ground. There are ways to find out how good the connection to ground is if you are unsure about it.
2156773
the unit is hardwired. you should know what you are doing or hire an electrician. you can connect a power cord and connect it to a plug, I would always recommend using a three wire setup that includes a ground.
450652
I haven't purchased this yet, but if there is no ground wire connection on the unit, then you just connect the ground wires from the incoming cable and outgoing cable together in a plastic box. If you do use a metal box, then you should run a pigtail ground wire to a grounding screw in the box to ground the box, but it would be easier to just stick with a plastic box so you don't have to worry about grounding the box.
692084
Stand alone - just plug into an outlet.. Mine didn't work out of the box - just saying.
1399744
You still need to run a ground. This product just taps into an existing hot (positive +) fuse location on your fuse block. Your red positive hot wire will connect to this product.
879087
It needs the burried wire, this just doesn't have it. The unit would hook up to wire if you already had wire installed. It won't work at all if you don't have the wire.
1153694
No you would either have to run conduit and wire or UF cable from a power source. It is also not a stand alone unit it has a 3/8" conduit nipple at the base that screws into a ground mount unit also sold by RAB
272801
For the device to work, you must have the ground wire connected to a ground source or third wire that goes to the ground.
1208310
I called tech support when I first got it and it can be done but there would be a grounding issue. It's designed as portable.
2027886
I don't know about ground fault protection, but I would advise you not buy one of these bricks. If you LOOK at them wrong, they short out. I have 3 bricks. One that shorted out was my fault, but the other 2 buzzed all by themselves. Buy an "OutBack Gridtie Inverter" and skip the learning curve. They WORK. Again, don't buy this chinese piece of crap. you've been warned.
359254
They make another unit that has a grounding bar with it. I used this one and put a ground bar in near the radio.
440463
You don't ground the fuse block. Power flows through fuse block to thing being powered like lights or GPS or whatever. From there it goes to ground or via a switch to ground depending on how you wire it.
1688345
It depends... If you're using it for emergency power in your home using a transfer switch the answer is no. While hot and neutral are disconnected, ground is not. Thus, the home electrical box provides a proper ground. If you are using it in a non-transfer switch scenario, then yes, you should consider using an independent earth ground. If you have copper or iron pipes, simply tie the ground of the generator to one of them. They will work fine. If plastic plumbing, then drive a three for four foot galvanized or copper rod into the ground close by and attach to it and you'll be fine. That, or run a ground wire to the frame of your electrical panel if more convenient. It will provide a proper "common" ground. If you're not using it for emergency power in the home, just use GFI protected extension cords. They will reference the electrical ground of the generator. If there is any possibility of making contact with a "hot" wire, the GFI will immediately open and protect from a dangerous shock.