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How should I go about adding a dedicated ground?

I'm considering adding dedicated grounds to my already dedicated lines. If I do, I may add a dedicated ground for each line I have installed. Is there a huge benefit to having dedicated grounds for each dedicated line vs just one dedicated ground? How far into the ground do I have to drive the rod for the ground to be effective (fyi..I live in Wash, DC)?

I'm considering drilling holes in the concrete in my laundry room & pounding some grounding steaks in the laundry room for the sake of "easiness," but I'm not sure I have the room to swing a sledge hammer in this tight space. I guess it depends how long of a grounding rod I need & how deep it needs to go in the ground. How thick does the rod need to be? What's the best way to attach the ground wire to the rod? For everyone that has added dedicated grounds, should I expect a huge benefit/another veil lifted?
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sean
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I've discussed how to have what is a dedicated ground while maintaining safety and meeting code. Try taking a look at these threads and if you've got more questions, fire away. These should cover most of what you want to know though. Don't be shy as i'm sure others may have the same questions you do if they aren't covered here. Sean
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[url]http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?htech&1034965232&openfrom&1&4#1[/url]

[url]http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?htech&1042217195&openflup&1&4#1[/url]
sean
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Sorry about the links not being "clickable", so you'll have to cut and paste. I tried to correct the links that i had originally posted but for some reason, Agon has it set up that when you do a revision of your post, any additional web addresses that you would like to offer as links are not "clickable". Sean
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