Surge protector installation

[ih784]

Good evening,

I just bought this: https://www.polyphaser.com/8-21183 surge protector. Do I just install it on my antenna cable, install the protector on to a bracket and ground the bracket? I see the instructions, I just want to make sure.

Thank you guys!

 

[mmckenna]

Good evening,

I just bought this: https://www.polyphaser.com/8-21183 surge protector. Do I just install it on my antenna cable, install the protector on to a bracket and ground the bracket? I see the instructions, I just want to make sure.

Thank you guys!

Often they come with a bracket. If it didn't, you would install your own and ground that. I use copper grounding busses to mount ours, then the whole copper ground bar gets grounded.

 

[ih784]

I bought it “new open box” off of eBay. Maybe I’ll try and find a piece of aluminum angle and make one. I’ve got some stainless sheet I could bend. Thank you for clarifying it for me!

 

[prcguy]

I bought it “new open box” off of eBay. Maybe I’ll try and find a piece of aluminum angle and make one. I’ve got some stainless sheet I could bend. Thank you for clarifying it for me!

You can also use a large lug that fits over the threaded section.

 

[ih784]

You can also use a large lug that fits over the threaded section.

I like that too. Seems like a more direct route. I’ll find the diameter of the protector and get one on order.

 

[chief21]

Good evening,

I just bought this: https://www.polyphaser.com/8-21183 surge protector.

@ih784 The link you provided indicates that the range for that Polyphaser model is 700MHz-2.7 GHz with a power handling capacity of 700 watts. Are you sure that's what you're looking for?

 

[ih784]

I’m monitoring 700-900 or so. The wattage is way more but the price was right.

 

[CanesFan95]

$1,870.00 for a surge protector, am I reading this right?

 

[ih784]

$1,870.00 for a surge protector, am I reading this right?

I believe that’s for 24 of them. I only paid 30 bucks for mine.

 

[prcguy]

If the surge protector is for monitoring I would recommend a receive only model. They will conduct static and lightning/EMP at a much lower level and better protect your receiver.

 

[TGuelker]

This Polyphaser RGT arrestor on eBay is what I use.
Polyphaser retail is $123.99
eBay seller wants $14.99
I bought several because the cost of the replacement gas tube is more than the cost of the whole arrestor on eBay.
This is the real deal, not a copy.

DC-2.4 GHz Replacement Gas Tube Lightning Arrestor | eBay

DC-2.4 GHz Replacement Gas Tube Lightning Arrestor.

www.ebay.com

This kit contains the grounding lug, lock washer and nut. The listing states ‘lot of 3’ but I seem to remember the listing is not for 3 of these, but since there are 3 pieces in the bag, that is how it is listed.

9100-0350 91000350 High Quality Hardware Kit - Lug,lock washer, hex nut Lot of 3 | eBay

You WILL be responsible for filing a claim. Sold as-is, as pictured.

www.ebay.com

The eBay listing for the bracket has expired. This appears to be the same provided the hole for the arrestor is the right size.

PolyPhaser - Bulkhead-Flange Adapter | eBay

POLYPHASER's BF-ADAPTER BF adapter. Converts any bulkhead mounted Polyphaser with Female connectors into a flange mounted unit. Designed for use with any polyphaser visualization.

www.ebay.com

 

[wtp]

Coaxial RF Surge Protector Kit, 24x DSXL and Mounting Hardware​

1 - 4

$1,870.00

that would be for each and if you buy from one to four of them.

 

[RMason]

Coaxial RF Surge Protector Kit, 24x DSXL and Mounting Hardware​

1 - 4

$1,870.00

that would be for each and if you buy from one to four of them.

Sigh - Note the 24X in the description. This is a kit containing 24 DSXL surge protectors plus mounting hardware. The price is $1,870 for 24 devices => $77.92 each.

 

[wtp]

yes, RMason, i see that now. i did double check.
now with less YIKES !