Jun 5, 2021 · If the ground rods are your only electrode at each building then you will need 2 unless you can prove the single rod is 25 ohms or less (never done). For the grounding electrode conductor it …

Jan 29, 2025 · say an old incoming copper phone line is grounded to its own rod at one side of the building and the electrical service is grounded at the other side. When the lighting strike charge wave …

Jun 23, 2006 · Ground Rod Diameters Ground rods in general are divided into one of the following sizes; 1/2",5/8",3/4" and 1". They come in steel with stainless, galvanized or copper cladding and can be …

Apr 16, 2008 · My understanding is that a ufer ground is superior to a ground rod and that in fact a ground rod would not be needed if it were not for inspectors that required it. Right or wrong? Please …

May 2, 2006 · Re: Ground rod and ground wire buring? karl3200 said: Should the top of 5/8 x 8 ground rods be driven underground or left an inch or 2 above ground? Bryan gave you the NEC answer. If …

Oct 23, 2016 · I dont have my code book in front of me but I dont recall any mention stating the distance a ground rod must be from it's panel or anything limiting the length of a grounding electrode …

Oct 17, 2017 · Do I need to install a ground rod for the new sub-panel, or make sure the neutral and ground bus in the new sub-panel is not connected. I want to avoid having a parallel path to ground …

May 15, 2007 · There is no code requirement for a ground rod at a pool pump motor. Point out that, per section 90.3, the rules in 690 modify the rules in 250. While 250 allows this type of ground rod, …

Dec 20, 2012 · By the way, they also have us put bonding bushings (with #6 bonding wire) on both ends of the 3" nipple, & connected to a ground bar in the meter socket & they connect it to their ground rod …

Oct 26, 2021 · Are ground rods required at a separate building which is fed by a two pole breaker at a building near by? The new separate building is being fed by two ungrounded conductors, grounded …