Why does nobody ground the keypad before mounting?

I pulled a panel in Denver yesterday and the keypad was putting out 0.2 volts on the case because some installer skipped the ground wire entirely. That static buildup can trigger false alarms in dry months, not to mention shock someone touching it during a storm. How many of you actually run that ground strap on every keypad, or is it just me being picky?

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charlie_ellis6h ago

Did you catch that write-up in a trade magazine about keypad grounding causing issues with newer wireless panels? I read something similar a while back, said even a small voltage like that can mess with the touch sensitivity over time. I always run a dedicated 18 gauge strap to the metal backbox before I screw the keypad on, takes an extra two minutes but saves you from a callback in February when the static is bad. It's not being picky, it's just doing it right the first time, especially in dry climates like Denver where the air sucks all the moisture out.