[ICOM] Grounding

[William Diamond]

I think this is a little different.  It is called a meter socket protector.

The electric meter is removed and this device, about 7" in dia and 6" deep
plugs into where the meter did go and then the meter plugs into it.

It is rated for 225,000 amps

      William J. Diamond
       Rogers, Arkansas

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-----Original Message-----
From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Bob Kulow
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 9:32 AM
To: ICOM Reflector
Subject: Re: [ICOM] Grounding


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> Power company here leases them for 4.95 per month.  No direct sales of the
> devices...
>
>
<snip>
>
> Hi Bill, When I set up my shack a freind mentioned just that. He is a
former
> Navy radar tech.I am sure many will disagree with it. Seems to be a lot of
> opinions on grounding. What did the house surge device cost you,if you
don't
> mind my asking? Power co here has something like that they are
> offering.Chris, n9xm

They are available at any electrical supply house, made by Square D and
others.  Cost should be about $25 or so (The one I installed 6 years ago
cost $19).  If you feel comfortable working inside a live panel, they are
simple to install.  If you don't feel comfortable, get an electrician to do
it.  Takes about 10 minutes.

73
Bob WA2UEH


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