Earth rods

Copper Coated Earth Rods are grounding rods manufactured from galvanized steel with an additional copper coating. These rods serve as a critical component in grounding systems, designed to protect electrical infrastructure against electrical surge damage and to safely channel the current from lightning strikes into the earth.

Structural Features

• Core Material: Made from galvanized steel for strength and initial corrosion resistance.
• Copper Coating: An outer layer of copper enhances conductivity and significantly improves the rod’s resistance to corrosion, extending its service life.
• Conductivity: The copper coating provides superior electrical conductivity, which is essential for efficient grounding.

Installation Method

• Grounding System: Installed as part of a comprehensive grounding system to ensure a safe and effective path for electrical discharge.
• Direct Burial: Typically driven directly into the ground in multiple locations to create a grounding network.
• Connection: Connected to the electrical system’s ground terminal using appropriate grounding cables or wires.

Applicable Environment Conditions

• Outdoor Conditions: Specifically designed for outdoor use, where they are exposed to soil and various weather conditions.
• Soil Types: Effective in a range of soil types, although soil resistivity can affect the grounding resistance.
• Lightning Protection: Particularly important in areas prone to lightning strikes to provide a safe discharge path for the electrical current.

  Specifications

  Material: brass, galvanized, stainless steel

  Product Code	Nominal Diameter	Shank Diameter	Thread Diameter	Rod Length
  	Inch	mm	Inch
  1/2”	1/2”	12.7	1/2”	Customized
  5/8”	5/8”	14.2	5/8”
  3/4”	3/4”	16	3/4”
  1″	1”	17.2	1”