Recent content by gryphon

I hope that Voom gets "sold" to E* - that way I might be able to watch it, since Voom is like Conan the Barbarian because I can't ground my satellite according to NEC specs. That's the only reason I want that to happen - so I can watch it!

Well, if you get a chance to talk to ol' Chuck - or someone who'll listen - tell him that some of us can't get his service because they're too hardcore on the NEC. I can't get it because I don't have proper grounding options (according to the NEC), meanwhile, I'm going to go with DISH, ground...

Well, because of all the hassle Voom has put me through, not that I can blame them if the NEC is law, but I have no grounding options that would satisfy them, plus they're really appearing not to be around. I'm going to go with DISH and get a shady underhanded installer so I can have 5 friggin'...

Wow, I guess this is a moot point now. http://www.voom.com What timing.

I found <a href="http://www.mikeholt.com/mojonewsarchive/GB-HTML/HTML/GroundingSatelliteDishandLead-InCables~20020303.htm">this</a> to be helpful. I don't think that satisfies the NEC. Is the NEC law? Can an apartment complex be fined for non-compliance?

rvsixer: Yea, that's what I figured - I'm going to try to get a different installer. It's not that I'm OPPOSED to having it grounded. I just wish we could sit down with the apt complex and figure this out. I'm not the only person who has a 3rd floor apartment!! joncom: I'm in Lewisville...

Still no luck as of yet. Voom is adamant about grounding and the installer is adamant that there are no grounding options (even though they never went up on the balcony at all). I've got an escalation going with Voom and I'm going to request a new installer come out and do a site survey and...

Thank you very much! I will call them tomorrow. Neither Voom nor the installer seemed very inclined to help or provide alternatives, and I was at a loss to do because I have very little electrical knowledge. I will see what they say and update the thread. Thanks again!

I'm in the Dallas TX area - I do have a surge protector (RCA Model PS83202C) and planned on using it. I have no problem purchasing a higher quality surge protector. Is Voom's stance on grounding for their protection (their equipment) or for their legal protection? Thank you for your reply!!

Ok, my Voom installation appointment was scheduled for today. Guy doesn't show up until afterwards, but does a site inspection. I live on the third floor of an apartment building. He immediately tells his HQ he can't do it because there isn't a ground. Now, I'm a little curious how he knew...