Absolutely not. We had to run a #2 stranded as a down runner to Earth
ground with a EGB at the top for every piece of metal we added on top
to ground to. Even with that any panel antenna that was hung over the
edge got hit so we had to place Static Cats over the panels to help with
disrupting any build up.
On 09/28/2015 09:19 AM, Adam Moffett wrote:
Yeah, I would think the tank itself is ground.
On 9/28/2015 10:16 AM, Chuck McCown wrote:
Common point grounding at the power ground would be the NEC answer.
I would do that for power grounds and surge suppressor grounds
because most surges come via the power lines.
For antenna mounting grounds etc, I would make sure they were in good
contact (bonded, perhaps with a separate bonding wire) to the tank or
railing or whatever metal structure you are attaching to.
*From:* Josh Baird <mailto:[email protected]>
*Sent:* Monday, September 28, 2015 8:13 AM
*To:* [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
*Subject:* [AFMUG] Grounding strategies for water tanks
We are going to be installing on several water tanks that do not have
any other carriers on them. I'm assuming there is probably not a
ground ring or system in place at these sites. The electrical
service is likely grounded independently using a ground rod at the pole.
These sites will have batteries and a charger at the bottom and
fiber/DC up the tower. Admittingly, I'm fairly (ok, very) stupid when
it comes to grounding systems. I understand that everything *should*
be bonded together. However, if the tank it's self doesn't have a
sufficient grounding system already in place, what is the best
strategy here?
Thanks,
Josh
