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Sep 7, 2004, 8:13 PM

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Electrical ground in Mexico?

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What is the national standard for grounding a residence? I believe that it is a ten foot rod in the US, but I've heard of only four footers SoB. What are the grounding procedures for telephone and cable installers? Do they use the same ten-guage sheathed solid copper or eight guage bare aluminum as they're counterparts NoB?
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Sep 7, 2004, 8:23 PM

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Re: [satman] Electrical ground in Mexico?

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CFE requires the ground rod at the electrical service entrance to be at least one meter. It is not common for the ground to be extended into the house -- uncommon to find a 3-prong receptacle.

I have never seen a cable or telephone installation grounded in my town.

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