[Ham-Mac] Re: Ham-Mac Ground For New Shack

Wed, 17 Dec 2003 10:10:14 +0000

On 17/12/03 9:07 am, "[email protected]"
<[email protected]> wrote:

Hi, I am by no means a qualified electrian nor a Ham for more than a few
months and I'm currently figuring this out myself.

But beware PEM (Protective Multiple Earths) - these are installed in moden
houses by regulation, at least in the UK.
This is the earth wire to every pip, rad and anything else that could become
live.

I understand this can be a problem if you're house earth for mains supply
becomes disconnected - or the entire neighbourhood.

I don't know enough to advise, but suggest to check into that.
Anyone else help, since I have this problem too?

> I have a question or two about grounds and hope I can get
> 
> During the foundation construction I had the contractor install an
> extra "ufer" bar tied to the foundation where my shack will be. The
> idea being that I can attach my equipment ground to it and it will tie
> to the house ground. Does this sound viable? Will I still need to add a
> ground rod? All my documentation is in storage so I can't access it now
> for info.
> Any suggestions would be very welcome.
> 

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