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Old 26-Aug-2012, 5:10 AM   #5
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Re. "ground block splitter"

Most splitters include a connection for a ground lead and therefor can serve as a connection to the shield conductor for grounding purposes.

I would encourage anyone using a splitter in this manner to mount it adjacent to the electrical service ground, so as to minimize the length of the grounding conductor. Also, it's best to make the shield ground connection outside, before the coax enters the building, therefor all the connectors attached to such a splitter need to be waterproof.
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