A p p l i c a t i o n driven into the ground in the construction process for tower, substation, pole, and necessary grounding of all major projects. If you two ground rods you dont need to test, which is easier, so that is why it is so common. Customer guide for electric service for pennsylvania. Threadless couplings for galvanized ground rods composition of highstrength steel, zinc coated for corrosion protection tapered to compress to the form of the ground rod join two or more ground rods 95% conductivity pullout force no less than 1,500 lb. Ground rod driver the altec g10 has an offset mount on the curb side of the truck, providing excellent bed space and accessibility to roadside poles. Apr 04, 2011 part of the repairs needed to complete the sale of my wifes house is to fix the detached garage electrical work. Pointed copperbonded ground rods manufactured of high strength 1018 cold drawn steel the erico preferred ground rod compression couplers for pointed rods for use when coupling pointed rods sectional copperbonded ground rods for use when it is necessary to deepdrive rods coldrolled threads stronger than cut threads.
Chemically treating the soil can be an effective method to achieve lower soil resistivity. Easily combine multiple files into one pdf document. In regards to the triad ground rod arrangement and any other ground rod installation where two or more rods are installed, the distance between the rods should be twice the depth of the rod if the same size length rods are used, based on the ieee standard 142, recommended practice for grounding of industrial and. Active system dynasphere lightning terminals concept developed. You can get away with one grounding rod, if it has a low enough resistance. Part of the repairs needed to complete the sale of my wifes house is to fix the detached garage electrical work. Apr 08, 2008 meaning the ground rod is in the footer, usually in the garage. I have two 8 rods spaced 16 feet apart linearly along the side of my house. If you use one ground rod it needs to be tested with a specialized testing device.
Erico is the worlds largest manufacturer of ground rods and offers a complete line of ground rods and accessories to accommodate various types of customer requests. Our pdf merger allows you to quickly combine multiple pdf files into one single pdf document, in just a few clicks. Minimum copper coating of 10 mils on rods listed to ul 467. Erico offers a complete line of rods and accessories to meet the industry needs. Erico ground rods 615840 free shipping on most orders. Copperbonded ground rod, pointed 615880 estimate system resistance values for basic grounding system designs and calculate the number of bags of ground enhancement material required with our gem calculator. At southern grounding products of south atlantic, llc, our galvanized, copperclad, and stainless steel ground rods and accessories meet or exceed industry standards and are available in popular diameters and lengths. In any grounding system, the ground electrode provides the physical connection to the earth and is the essential instrument used to dissipate current. I do recall there is a maximum distance they can be located, but it is pretty generous and usually trumped by as close as practical language in the code. You must also have a continues, meaning no breaks, ground from both ground rods to the service. Figure 1b illustrates current flow from the injection point of a single ground electrode.
Today, ericos range of facility electrical protection products includes eritech ground rods, grounding. P r o d u c t d a t a rod diameter x length weight lbs. Ground rod clamps type g budgetline, rod size 58, wire range 10 sol. You will need a seperate load panel for the studio electric. Made of copper bronze with clamp type cable fastener 4 in length, fits all standard cables through 20. This ground should go directly to the ground buss 0f the electrical panel,attach an accorn connector to the top of the rod b4 driving it into he earth,or you will be screwed. Comprised of a 2 or larger hollow copper rod, the electrode is filled with an electrolytic salt mixture. Check if you would like to subscribe to future updates. Some references say approximately twice the buried length of the rods to avoid overlapping of the sphere of influence for each rod. Grounding and bonding estimate system resistance values for basic grounding system designs and calculate the number of bags of ground enhancement material required with our gem calculator.
Our galvanized, copperclad, and stainless steel ground rods and accessories meet or. As current flows out from the central injection point, a voltage. Many hams are misinformed about the importance of proper grounding. Right now there is only two overhead wires running to it for power, single circuit. Galvanized ground rods p r o d u c t d e s c r i p t i o n high carbon steel with a hotdipped galvanized zinc coating. The ground rod is the most commonly used type of electrode. Its paramount for safety and station efficiency to have an excellent grounding system.
Erico is the worlds largest manufacturer of ground rods and offers a complete line of rods and accessories to meet the needs of every user. Ground rods are solid copper,10 foot long should be driven all the way into the earth. Erico ground rods 615800 free shipping on most orders over. Once you have installed all the grounding rods, and have obtained an electrode of the desired length, place a connecting sleeve on the visible tip of the electrode, to allow the connection of the cable. We use a unique manufacturing process, which includes drawing the steel rod to size before the copper bonding process begins. Stainless steel rods are also available for more detailed information, contact your abb regional sales office. They are connected to the neutral at the service entr. Features copperbonded ground rods resist corrosion better than galvanized rods allowing for approximately 30year service life in most soils. The electrode shall be installed such that at least 8 feet of length is in contact with the soil. The safety ground does not really need a ground rod, it actually only requires a connection back to the power mains service entrance ground though a very heavy conductor. This operation is repeated with consecutive rods that are wanted to be joined. Ground rods all values are nominal and subject to correction application.
This results in a straighter, harder steel core, making installation easier. Estimate system resistance values for basic grounding system designs and calculate the number of bags of ground enhancement material required with our gem. A single electrode consisting of a rod, pipe, or plate that does not have a resistance to ground of 25 ohms or less. Plating thickness mil diameter in length ft standard package weight per 100 6380 10 fs 12 8 5 540 630 10 fs 12 10 5 688 635830 10 58 3 5 262 635840 10 58 4 5 344 635850 10 58 5 5 420 635860 10 58 6 5 504 635880 10 58 8 5 680.
Copperbonded ground rods are coated with copper to a thickness of 10 mils or. Ground, high polished, chamfer one end, grade 9008 list price. Lightning protection parts, lightning protection equipment. The dirt on ground rods electrical contractor magazine. I have seen all sorts of grounding and equipment bonding in my wireless career. Anyway, on the ground rods you must have 2 and i believe they have to be about 10 foot apart, about the length of the ground rod.
Page 1 of 6 eritech copperbonded ground rods 3252010. Order a catalog, or just let us know how we can help. This free online tool allows to combine multiple pdf or image files into a single pdf document. Properly grounded outlets protected by a single gcfi were requested. As i understand it, a 300 foot tower is less likely to get struck with an abundance of bonded grounding rods than a 50 tower with poor grounding. Galvanized ground rod surfaces are rigid, free of seams and slivers. How to merge pdfs and combine pdf files adobe acrobat dc. Sectional copperbonded ground rods l for use when it is necessary to deepdrive rods l coldrolled threads stronger than cut threads threaded couplers for sectional rods l for use when coupling sectional rods drive studs for sectional rods l screws into threaded coupler while rod is being driven applications erico has a complete line of ground rods and accessories to meet the needs of every. In future editions of this guide, significant changes to text from the last published version will be identified in the document by a vertical bar in the outward margin refer to the example in the right hand margin of this paragraph. Ground rods installation make sure your installed ground rod electrodes meet the national electrical code nec requirements. Examples of ground rods that are in violation of nec or local electrical codes are. Oct, 2011 2 separate ones will provide a better grounding solution than 2 connected in series. Castlebar tungsten carbide blanks round, ground cut to length metric.
Castlebar tungsten carbide blanks round, ground cut to. The main difference between the two rods is the thickness and type of material used to cover the steel core. The more grounding the shorter a tower looks to lightning. Grounding triad jan 14th, 2010 comment dear charlie. Chemical ground rods can provide a permanent soil treatment solution for a low impedance ground. Eritech copperbonded ground rods eritech copperbonded ground rods in a grounding system, the ground electrode provides the physical connection to the earth and is the instrument used to dissipate current into it. Erico introduces innovative lightning protection system for wind turbine blades upgrades to.
As with many other things, the easy way isnt always the best way. Dec 18, 2014 some references say approximately twice the buried length of the rods to avoid overlapping of the sphere of influence for each rod. Cc represents copperclad and c represents solid copper. Electrodes of rods of iron or steel shall be at least 58inch diameter. Jointed rods suppose that three identical uniform rods of mass and length are joined together to form an equilateral triangle, and are then suspended from a cable, as shown in fig. The telescopicrotating turntable minimizes setup time.
Ground rods are intended to be driven into earth to provide grounding for substations, towers, homes, buildings and all other structures that contain electrical products or for applications to provide grounding against lightning. Ground rods are intended to be driven into earth to provide grounding for substations, towers, homes, buildings and all other structures that contain electrical products or for applications to provide grounding. What is the tension in the cable, and what are the reactions at the joints. The norm in the states that i have lived in requires two six to eight foot copper rods space at least six feet apart at the service entry point. Soaking the ground with water helped to get it out in one instance. Discussion in electrical codes started by ice, jul 7, 20.
In your case, maybe you want to run the ground wire around the corner to a more convenient place to install the ground rods. From our industry leading copperbonded ground rods to solid copper rods, stainless steel rods, or galvanized rods, nvent erico has the ground rod solution that you can depend on. We offer copperclad, sectional, and solid copper ground rods in various lengths. South atlantic is a major supplier of grounding products and hot dip galvanizing to businesses and industries throughout the southeast us. An ad free version of the app is now available for purchase a lightweight pdf utility dedicated for mobile that completely works offline. Galvan industries pdf edition 2018 catalog features the latest information on our complete line of ground rods, clamps and connectors. Erico ground rods provide the superior earth connections you need. The ground rod is the most widely used grounding electrode. How far does a ground rod need to be from the foundation. Ground rods and electrical safety page 4 electrical codes.
Of pounding ground rods and labeling a field box elmering. It may be desirable to augment this safety ground connection with a few extra earthing ground rods. Galvanized ground rods are coated with zinc to a thickness of 3. Please keep image files under 1mb in size and pdf files under 5mb in. Its tempting to soak the ground with water before pounding your ground rod in, to make it sink in easier, but ive read that you shouldnt do that as you wind up with a poor connection after the soil dries. Erico ground rods 615840 free shipping on most orders over. Stainless steel rods less than 58 inch in diameter, nonferrous rods, or their equivalent shall not be less than 12 inch in diameter. Grounding a detached garage and gfci outlets anandtech. The ground rod consists of a steel core and a copper coating that is. Features copperbonded ground rods l resist corrosion better than galvanized rods allowing for a 30year service life in most soils. From our industry leading copperbonded ground rods to solid copper rods, stainless steel rods, or galvanized rods, nvent erico has the ground rod solution that you can.
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