Bill D
Diamond
- Joined
- Apr 1, 2004
- Location
- Modesto, CA USA
My house was built in 1949 the phone company tied ground leads to the iron water pipes under the house. We use the land line only for DSL, no phone service. I am replacing the iron pipe inside the house with pex.
My question is what to do about the phone grounds? Can I just tie the existing grounds to the main service panel ground system. I replaced the ground rod years ago. Or should I use a new ground rod just for the phone lines. I am probably overthinking the issue. Lightening is not a issue here.
I suppose the house electric system was not grounded when it was built. It had a service upgrade in the 1970's that probably is when they added a ground rod and breaker panel. On newer construction I would guess that the phone lines are just tied to the house ground wires?
Bill D.
My question is what to do about the phone grounds? Can I just tie the existing grounds to the main service panel ground system. I replaced the ground rod years ago. Or should I use a new ground rod just for the phone lines. I am probably overthinking the issue. Lightening is not a issue here.
I suppose the house electric system was not grounded when it was built. It had a service upgrade in the 1970's that probably is when they added a ground rod and breaker panel. On newer construction I would guess that the phone lines are just tied to the house ground wires?
Bill D.