irrational methodIrrationalMethod@social.coop
Oct 3, 2026, 9:37 PMThat definitely looks like there should be a ground rod nearby.
If that's just hanging out loose, you might want to call an electrician.
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Oct 3, 2026, 9:38 PM@IrrationalMethod@social.coop That's a good call. I'm wondering if my house is not actually appropriately grounded at all now.
- irrational methodIrrationalMethod@social.coopOct 3, 2026, 9:44 PM
@julie I had a ground rod installed right at my coax box, looks just like that, but attached to something. there's also a smaller solid wire one connected to where the cable TV coax enters the house, but the electrical is all grounded to the pipes.
I'm told this kind of wire isn't ideal for RF purposes, but it's cheaper than the 2" solid copper ribbon.
(Image of mine, in case you want to know what to look for.)
- Oct 3, 2026, 9:54 PM
@IrrationalMethod@social.coop Yeah, I'm thinking my electrical is fuxxed.
- irrational methodIrrationalMethod@social.coopOct 3, 2026, 9:57 PM
eek? good luck?
I don't think that is too expensive to fix, especially if there's a ground rod already in place.
- Oct 3, 2026, 9:59 PM
@IrrationalMethod@social.coop There's no rod. That's what started this whole journey! :merida_sad:
- irrational methodIrrationalMethod@social.coopOct 3, 2026, 10:00 PM
Ah yeah, I guess I was thinking you might find one about a foot out from your foundation, buried a couple of inches under the soil.
But if there's nothing at all, definitely worth having an electrician come take a look.
- Oct 3, 2026, 10:01 PM
@IrrationalMethod@social.coop I mean, I suppose there may be one under the driveway?
- irrational methodIrrationalMethod@social.coopOct 3, 2026, 10:02 PM
Ah, that's not loose soil on the ground? If there is, it's clearly disconnected now!
- Oct 3, 2026, 10:05 PM
@IrrationalMethod@social.coop Nope, that's all concrete. Lovely, rock-hard concrete.
