How to Mount Helium Antenna on Roof - Mine more HNT

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Parts Required
07:08 Building Lightning Arrestor
08:12 Mounting Antenna Mount
10:00 Attaching Antenna to Mount & Connecting Cables
11:14 Securing Grounding Cable to Siding
12:27 Finished Product
13:19 Grounding Antenna with Grounding Rod
14:40 Setup in Attic
15:17 Recap and my Thoughts
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@MrEasiertolie 2 года назад

Finally, a great video for the Every Day Joe/Jane that includes everything needed from beginning to end.

@Steve-is-IT 2 года назад

Chris - Make sure to make a loop in the coax cable to allow for drip-off, and toss some silicone caulk over that hole instead of tape.

@sergio089 2 года назад

Great video Chris, you explained the whole setup very well for the people that are new in hellium mining like me.

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@theforceacademy2565 2 года назад

Subscribed for the mining update in a few weeks. I have two bobcat 300 miners on the way!

@knightriderfan1 2 года назад

Can't wait for an update! When I upgraded antenna it took a couple of days and I then started getting more rewards!

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

I actually lost 1 of my 3 witnesses... not sure if that's something on their end. I feel like I'm missing something

@dominicmoore1 2 года назад

Just upgraded mine and discovery mode showing less so I’m going to see what happens next few days I did have to update the antenna stuff in the app

@eddiehoang7066 2 года назад

Really good and detailed vid man. Hope you get a big boost in witnesses

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

Thanks!

@FABIOxx21 2 года назад

Good vid -- keep em coming.

@yourdailyblockchain 2 года назад

Great vid - appreciate the content

@BakerDerekj 2 года назад

finally! ive been scared to buy anything because everyone on discord says something different. its great to actually see it irl

@papiwilly 2 года назад

Excellent video sir...thank you for sharing!

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@NA-sy2fm 2 года назад

A drip loop in the cable before the wall penetration would have made this install next level.

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

In my updated video i made a loop

@KavKumar78 2 года назад

Thanks man, this is super helpful!

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

Glad it helped!

@RockTalkFM 2 года назад

Great content! Thanks man!

@rswanigathunga8263 2 года назад

Very good. And helpful ❤️

@billf8217 2 года назад

Very informative video.

@JD-ir9zv 2 года назад

Thanks for the video! I just switched from bobcat stock antenna to a rack 5.8dbi in a window seal. How long did it take before you noticed the difference from in profits after changing your antenna? Thank you!!

@MrRobDale 2 года назад

Thanks for the video. But I'm worried about putting my miner in the attic like you did. My Bobcat miner gives off a good amount of heat, and together with all the heat in the attic... im afraid it will eventually fry my miner.

@WassupFred 2 года назад

Great video

@kimzy325 2 года назад

thanks mate rlly appreciate it :D

@monstruox13 2 года назад

Tanks. Nice video.

@imfreen 2 года назад

thank you

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

If you liked the video please consider subscribing! I will be making an update on this video soon and changing some things but this is a great first attempt

@imtakingashitok7762 2 года назад

hey love the content, i don't know if you are still reading these comments as it has been 5 months but i have a question. the satellite mount is metal right, and the fiberglass antenna has metal right. so does the lightning arrestor ground both of the items? do i need two different grounding rods and two different grounding wire's? i'm not trying to have lightning strike as rain season is approaching for me. hope someone could help me out, thanks.

@rockk973 2 года назад

Looks nice and clean. Discovery mode does not work that great.keep a eye on the temperature of your miner being in actic

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

According to the FCC documentation from Bobcat it can handle temperatures 0-60•C ~ 140•F . Makes me feel safe having it in the attic. I’m more concerned about the winter temperatures as it goes below freezing often

@alial2741 2 года назад

What bobcrap says and what happens out in the field is another story. Keep an eye on it when it's hot. The miner will slow down if it's too hot.

@DenisMartin72 2 года назад

My Bobcat's temp was red lining in my attic and I'm up in Canada. I wound up installing it upside down on my attic hatch. Cool in summer and warm in winter. 👍

@Stevenhdez04 2 года назад

What size gauge wire is ok??? And for the ground rod how deep should it be???

@KazKhalilah 2 года назад

Hey buddy what type of cable do you use? I'm still new to this. I want to do the same thing as you. I have a sensecap M1 on the way. I was wondering do I use a rpsma male to male or female to male? Thanks bro keep it up

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

Connector 1 (Hotspot side) RP-SMA Male Connector 2 (Antenna/Arrester side) N Male Make sure you get more than 8' like I did. 8' is not enough and I think ill have to get a longer cable. i dont have a loop in the cable as well to prevent water leak so I'm probably going to get around 15-20'

@las613 2 года назад

Great one Chris! With your mine in the roof, are you connecting with wifi or did you run a ethernet cable up there?

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

I am connected with Wi-Fi. I have not had any problems with connectivity

@shinonyx 2 года назад

Vey cool! Does the grounding rod need to be a certain depth in the ground to be properly grounded? is so what depth? Thanks!

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

Thanks! standards for grounding rods are 8ft long and they can be bought cheap at stores like Home Depot & Lowes. This is the new one I bought and will install www.homedepot.com/p/ERICO-5-8-in-x-8-ft-Copper-Ground-Rod-615880UPC/202195738

@Anibalm28 2 года назад

Great video.Question, that 1 feet of ground rod which is fantastic is it enough, everyone uses 8 feet deep. And also does it needs to be a solid copper rod? This is what I had found so far. Not telling you that your installation is bad looks great. But make sure if this is correct and safe, I am also looking is very hard. I would love just to install 1 feet of ground rod but can’t find the right answer yet. Thanks for your help.

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

This is kind of opinion based, I live in an area with not a lot of thunderstorms and the ground is very hard to break through due to rocks. I switched to a 8 ft ground rod but only have about 3ft of it actually in the ground because of the rocks underneath the soil. It is different for everyone depending on where you live, and most homes have ground rods already that most people can just tie into.

@azazelangel3249 2 года назад

will the mount work on a 915 902- 928 MHz outdoor helium antenna?

@bawobogo 2 года назад

8 feet grounding rod/pipe length is required by code to be underground. You can lay it in a trench at least 30" deep. It doesn't need to be vertical but can't be more then 45 degrees from vertical unless you lay it in a trench. NEC 250.53(G)

@raiderweazl420 2 года назад

Did you only put one bolt on the mast mount that you put into your fascia board? I just got a mount that is 5in (pretty much the same width as my fascia board) and am debating getting 2 smaller width screws, tilting the mount (this would reduce my vertical height of the antenna by like 1/8in), or just put one bolt on the mount. Thanks!

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

I believe I put 5 in , 4 corners and one in the center.

@StarD435 2 года назад

Your doing wifi hook up in the attic or ethernet? Also how secure was the antenna mount? Just the normal screws the kit came with was enough to secure through the aluminum sidings?

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

Im on Ethernet now, just because it was easier to set static IP... I used screws from Home Depot

@heisenberg6552 2 года назад

Hey quick question, do you have to use a ground clamp or can u just like tape the grounding wire to the ground rod/pipe

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

It’s recommended to use a ground clamp because it is rated for the flow of electricity. Using tape could allow for the wire to come loose and fall off, they are super cheap like $2-$5

@luisyau539 2 года назад

En la traducción dice que tienes 60 años usando la herramienta? De crimpado?

@GigaNetBoy 2 года назад

Question: Shouldn't the connectors on the antenna (probably also the Lightning Arrestor) be protected with self fusing tape?

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

They have built in rubber O-rings that will protect the connection from moisture

@miguelpalacios8999 2 года назад

did you do power over ethernet? Thank you for your video! This really helped

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed!, I did not do POE. I used Wi-Fi for a bit but just recently switched to Ethernet, but not POE

@papiwilly 2 года назад

Hi Chris, I have a question, I decided to order an 8 dBi antenna, the Antenna Mounting Kit, an arrestor, a piggy tail cable with connectors. I estimated will run the LMR 400 cable on the side of the house and into a bedroom on the second floor. I calculated will need about 65-70 feet of LMR 400 cable at a $158 cost! Is there a less expensive alternative to LMR 400 cable? Thanks a million

@CallumBlacoe 2 года назад

That is too much cable, you will lose a lot of power which won’t be worth it. Your best bet is to buy an external enclosure for your miner and sticking that outside

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

Like Callum Blacoe said. You want your cable length ideally less than 10ft but 25 ft is okay. Anything above that you will start to see reduction in earnings and your signal strength will be weaker because your hotspot has to push that signal 65ft in a cable with no amplifier. I hope you'll be able to put your miner closer to your hotspot. Unfortunately sometimes you have to spend money to make money, and LMR 400 is not cheap!

@anicorless 2 года назад

What is discovery mode?

@CEZKO33 2 года назад

Hi there!! which antenna do i use if I'm in the highest building and i can see as far as 20 km ??

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

kyk13.com/antennas-for-helium/ This is a great article with good visual explanation. I would suggest 5.8dbi or 8dbi. see what other hotspots around you are using

@lucasdantas723 2 года назад

aren't you supposed to bond that added ground bar with the homes main electrical ground bar?

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

If you have one yes, the one on my house is broken and the power company did not seem concerned about it so I made my own

@jakedome4979 2 года назад

Are you positive on the solid copper vs stranded ? I’m not sure that matters

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

A quick google search and it turns out I was wrong. "Stranded is a better conductor for lightning protection regardless of the wire size. That is, AWG 10 stranded will be a better conductor than 10 AWG solid."

@toly34 2 года назад

Is 8dbi antenna from Rak water proof? Can I just connect cable and not be worried?

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

Yes the antenna is waterproof, not all antennas are. Check with the website it it will usually say indoor or outdoor meaning if it’s waterproof or not

@House.Of.Keeping 2 года назад

Which video is the follow up / earning update

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-y1oF1I-Rkeg.html&lc=UgwhZJBWPcz3NYphOyh4AaABAg

@bolthan2864 2 года назад

you need a drip loop on the cable. water will run down the cable into your bobcat

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

I noticed after the fact but sealed the hole, if it leaks I will Add the loop

@DarrylWarren1231 2 года назад

It will leak. Don't wait for it to do so, it might be too late. Always use a drip loop regardless if you use flex seal or anything else.

@Seattle.Eastside.Aerials 2 года назад

Is there a non invasive way to bring the cord inside without drilling a hole?

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

you could go through a window but it would not be able to be closed all the way you would need to tape it off with a water sealing tape

@Roots2Skye 2 года назад

your house looks like it's in my subdivision LOL - are you in the NW burbs of Chicago?

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

Nope, Pennsylvania

@robertinjo90 2 года назад

Do I need to do fast sync after upgrading antenna? Or do nothing?

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

The only thing you need to do is update the antenna in the helium app

@MattTube 2 года назад

Cute

@glenhalstead2301 2 года назад

Where did you get the clamps to attach the antenna?

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

one set clamps came with the mount that I bought and the other came with the antenna I purchased

@thundermagnus1 2 года назад

Wheres update?

@mikejui 2 года назад

What are pros and cons of connecting your hotspot via wifi instead of cat5?

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

The only reason I connected it via Wi-Fi is just because it is easier for me. I don't have a long enough cat5 cable and even if I did, it would be running all throughout the house. Ethernet is definitely a better option if you have the availability

@DarrylWarren1231 2 года назад

Cat 5 is the old stuff, don't use it. Cat 6 or higher is your better option. More data can pass through Cat 6 and higher rated cables than Cat 5. In fact if you are currently using Cat 5 for anything upgrade it asap.

@ra9175 2 года назад

The lightening arrester is connected to the antenna?????

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

Yes

@matthewblankowski2265 2 года назад

Oh electrical note: I can hear the Electricians rolling over using a 1foot copper pipe instead of an 8 ft ground rod. Your house but lightning is a thing.

@laytonbulter1293 2 года назад

Your ground has to be shorter than a cable going to the bobcat.

@cryptodawk 2 года назад

subscribed :-)

@Fosgen 2 года назад

~No drip loop no fun.

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

I will add it soon, need to get a longer lmr400 cable

@El-poly 2 года назад

hey does not get to hot i there ?

@El-poly 2 года назад

i want to do the same but i don’t know if heat is an issue

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

It is very hot in my attic. It is not insulated and I'm operating at around 64 C on the hottest days of the summer. I think i am going to move it to inside my house in the near future I just have to wait on cables to come in etc..

@El-poly 2 года назад

i was thinking about put my in my attic but sometimes the temperature increases to maybe 120. that’s why i was asking because if you leave it there you will destroy your helium miner.

@limestar9751 2 года назад

For anyone that lives in the southern hemi of the US. Miner in the attic = overheating. Ask me how I know.

@sandercassiers5163 2 года назад

I would use a longer grounding rod if I were you.. It is supposed to be a minimum of 8 feet deep (and preferable a bit further away from the house.)

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

Thank you, I will change it... I was thinking it was a little too short but figured i would post it and see what others thought

@DarrylWarren1231 2 года назад

Most definitely change that grounding rod. Get an actual solid grounding rod from your nearest hardware store. They should be in 8 ft lengths and if soil feels loose when you drive it in 7 ft or so get another one with the coupler made for them and go down another 7 to 8 ft. You only need a little above ground to make and inspect your connection

@dominicmoore1 2 года назад

You seem to know about that rod I see one already near my home but is used for something else thinking att maybe could I also use that rod ?

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

You can use an existing grounding rod on your house if it is there

@sandercassiers5163 2 года назад

@@chrisbagnell you have to be careful with that, as the existing rod is probably attached to the house it's electricity grounding. Lightning could potentially move back to your house via this way.. I would keep the existing electricity circuit and the lightning circuit separated.

@doomslayerforever2858 2 года назад

funny if you did all this and still didnt get better results.

@GvanniVargas 2 года назад

So from the looks of things it's been a month. Have you seen a difference in rewards? I'd like to know in exchange for a like and subscribe lol. Please and thank you! Great stuff man.

@julianfurtuna8582 2 года назад

Dude you need a mic

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

I use a mic?

@JeffHochberg 2 года назад

That's not a good place to install the lightning arrestor. I'm sure it's probably too late - you already mounted the antenna. Take advice from someone that is a licensed amateur radio operator and fact check with other hams. For anyone else that hasn't done something like this.... You should connect the LMR400 directly to the antenna, then run the LMR400 coax down to the ground. Lightning needs a path straight to ground. The lightning arrestor connected directly to the antenna isn't going to accomplish anything - unfortunately. You can get a device called a Universal Copper Grounding Clamp (UCGC) made by Alpha Delta (via Ham Radio Outlet). Connect the UCGC to the top of your grounding rod and attach an Alpha Delta lightning arrestor to it. The lighting arrestor combined withe UCGC and the grounding rod allows lightning to find the ground. The Alpha Delta lightning arrestors have a field replaceable gas-filled capsule that breaks when it gets hit with lightning. You want that to happen as it ensures the electrical charge doesn't make it into your hotspot. Then run an additional length of LMR400 from the other side of the lightning arrestor to the Helium hotspot. Make sure you use some coax seal tape, cover it with heat shrink tubing, then go over the top of the heat shrink tubing with liquid rubber electrical tape. Great intentions - not the most ideal execution.

@chrisbagnell 2 года назад

Thanks for the tip, I did change it a little bit in my newer video on the antenna but I’ll look into this. Always looking for ways to improve so I appreciate it

@JeffHochberg 2 года назад

@@chrisbagnell absolutely! There’s almost always room for improvement. Ham radio operators spend tremendous amounts of time and money on antennas. It’s a constant learning process. Kudos to you for figuring everything out that you did! It’s impressive.