[Premium-Rx] Grounding Receivers

[Peter Gottlieb]

Depends on the insurance company, the state, and local regs.  There is no stock 
answer but I can guarantee you trouble if the cause of the fire is determined to 
have anything to do with your wiring.

Here (in westchester county, NY), all new electrical work must be inspected and 
approved by the Fire Underwriters (electrical work inspection), although for 
small jobs this is frequently ignored.  I know it is possible to have isolated 
ground systems which meet code.  Do you know any electricians?  You may want to 
get one to sign off on the work and get the inspector in to give it his blessing.

Since I had a lot of work done in my house 6 years ago I haven't connected up 
anything electrically which involves more than plugging stuff in.  Of course, 
should anything happen I still know I will have to fight the insurance company 
but at least I will have a stronger position with everything having been 
properly signed off.



premiumreceiver wrote:
> Please post the answer....I don't think it is off topic as it concerns 
> obtaining the best performance from our premiun receivers. I am working 
> out a similar installation here and have the same question 
> concerning seperated AC service/shack grounds.
>  
> I have aquired an AC One 24 amp isolation transformer (with Faraday 
> shield) to use while I continue looking for a 7.5 KVA unit. I wonder if 
> there is a potential insurance problem should there ever be a fire? 
>  
> I measured the different potential between my AC service ground and ham 
> station ground at >2 volts. The ham station ground is extensive, 
> perimeter, cadwelded rods, much buried copper, etc.
>  
> The AC power in this older neighborhood is very dirty. The elderly lady 
> next door still has a 110 volt 30 amp service!
>  
> Regards,
> Fred   k2dx
> 
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