Would solid copper #12 be big enough? I've searched and read everything from #12 up to #6.

It will only go down the pole maybe 5' to the ground rod for my electric.


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That ground must be #10 or larger. Not sure if you're allowed to use bare anymore, I always use insulated.

 

Okay, that's what I'll use. From what I've read it only removes the static from the line.

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OK.

What do you think might happen to it if you had a power surge - maybe during a thunderstorm - and it wasn't grounded?

 

Right you are, sure can't hurt even though it hasn't been grounded in the 25+ years I've been here. As they say, stuff happens.

I asked the cable guy when he was here if I needed a ground block and he said, "not necessary." Go figure.

Seeing I bought my own modem now I want to protect it as much as I can hence the question.

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As I said in the cable modem thread, given that this is a trailer, the cable is most likely grounded at the utility pedestal - which if it is, the cable guy would be correct and one on the house is 'not necessary'. It would not hurt anything to install another one right before it goes through the wall though if it makes you feel better..

 

No pedestal....drop comes from the pole in the alley about 25' to the pole in my yard.

I have the block installed, just wondering what wire to use to the ground rod.

All is good. Thanks