[Jared701]

I've read lots of threads stating that the installer did not ground the install, which I guess they are supposed to do. My landlord won't allow me to make any holes in building or do anythign to the building. Is it possible the installer will not do the job because he can't do a grounding block? Or do I have the idea of what a grounding block is completely wrong? I'm on the second floor of my building and can only do work that does not touch the building other than setting things on the balcony. I put a piece of treated plywood down and set up a tripod using cinder blocks to hold down the plywood to insure the tripod wouldn't move. Is it possible to do a grounding job just on the balcony? Should I worry the installer will refuse to do the job?

Unrelated question about the install - It is possible that the dish may need to be
6" or so to the right of where it would be placed now. I am using this tripod
http://www.ronard.com/Tripods 0703/1011.html which has a 2" diameter 5' rod mounted on the tripod. Do installers have something which could clamp onto the end of the rod and instead of being directly above it be above it and to the side slightly?

 

[BattleZone]

It sounds like this is an apartment; most apartment jobs aren't grounded. Unlike a single family home, it is very common for the electrical service to be a the far side of the building, and for wiring restrictions not to allow wires strung there. Thus, no ground.

Honestly, it isn't really a problem.

As far as the dish on the tripod, it has to go ON the post. Post height should be adjustable.

 

[Jared701]

thanks for the reply agian IIP
yes, it is an apartment complex.
Sorry for all the dumb questions, just trying to get as ready as I can before they come on Saturday hoping that this works.

I couldn't schedule an AM appointment but am scheduled for 12-4. What is the likelihood that someone will actually come out? After reading that I should get an AM appointment to have any chance of getting someone that day that doesn't give me much hope.

 

[2dogz]

thanks for the reply agian IIP
yes, it is an apartment complex.
Sorry for all the dumb questions, just trying to get as ready as I can before they come on Saturday hoping that this works.

I couldn't schedule an AM appointment but am scheduled for 12-4. What is the likelihood that someone will actually come out? After reading that I should get an AM appointment to have any chance of getting someone that day that doesn't give me much hope.

What's true in one city is not necessarily true in another. Unless you've seen multiple posts from Columbia about scheduling problems, just set your alarm clock to noon and relax.

 

[Jared701]

One last question. If it turns out that I can't get sight to the 99 satellite and its only off by like 6" from seeing it (corner of building) how much would not extending the legs of the tripod all the way out actually affect strength? The tripod I chose said that it's able to withstand 100 mph winds. Would keeping the legs partially in some in order to get line of sight cause the tripod to not be stable or only decrease the strength a little bit?

 

[2dogz]

One last question. If it turns out that I can't get sight to the 99 satellite and its only off by like 6" from seeing it (corner of building) how much would not extending the legs of the tripod all the way out actually affect strength? The tripod I chose said that it's able to withstand 100 mph winds. Would keeping the legs partially in some in order to get line of sight cause the tripod to not be stable or only decrease the strength a little bit?

All these questions will be answered in due course when the installer gets there with the dish. Chill, crack a beer, time will tell.

 

[Bill C]

I've read lots of threads stating that the installer did not ground the install, which I guess they are supposed to do. My landlord won't allow me to make any holes in building or do anythign to the building. Is it possible the installer will not do the job because he can't do a grounding block? Or do I have the idea of what a grounding block is completely wrong? I'm on the second floor of my building and can only do work that does not touch the building other than setting things on the balcony. I put a piece of treated plywood down and set up a tripod using cinder blocks to hold down the plywood to insure the tripod wouldn't move. Is it possible to do a grounding job just on the balcony? Should I worry the installer will refuse to do the job?

Unrelated question about the install - It is possible that the dish may need to be
6" or so to the right of where it would be placed now. I am using this tripod
http://www.ronard.com/Tripods 0703/1011.html which has a 2" diameter 5' rod mounted on the tripod. Do installers have something which could clamp onto the end of the rod and instead of being directly above it be above it and to the side slightly?

Some installers carry grounding modules, these are plugged into an eletrical
receptical, and the system can be grounded through the module. They were
designed for appartment grounding situations.

 

[Johnnie5000]

I've read lots of threads stating that the installer did not ground the install, which I guess they are supposed to do. My landlord won't allow me to make any holes in building or do anythign to the building. Is it possible the installer will not do the job because he can't do a grounding block? Or do I have the idea of what a grounding block is completely wrong? I'm on the second floor of my building and can only do work that does not touch the building other than setting things on the balcony. I put a piece of treated plywood down and set up a tripod using cinder blocks to hold down the plywood to insure the tripod wouldn't move. Is it possible to do a grounding job just on the balcony? Should I worry the installer will refuse to do the job?

Unrelated question about the install - It is possible that the dish may need to be
6" or so to the right of where it would be placed now. I am using this tripod
http://www.ronard.com/Tripods 0703/1011.html which has a 2" diameter 5' rod mounted on the tripod. Do installers have something which could clamp onto the end of the rod and instead of being directly above it be above it and to the side slightly?

The no drilling part may be an issue.