When connecting to multiple Grounding Electrodes, (ie. ground rod and water pipe), does it matter what order they are connected in? From the service is there a requirement that it should hit the rod or the water pipe first?
(I should note, is this jurisdiction a ground rod is required regardless of any other electrodes.)
For example, say you have an outdoor meter can located about 10" away from the closest pipe that is part of an interior water system. Would it be best to drive the rod directly under the meter can and run the Grounding Electrode Conductor to the rod and then over to the water pipe, or would it be better to run 10' over to the water pipe first and then drive the rod there and connect the GEC below it?
Because of the high frequency of lightening here I tend to prefer driving a ground rod right under the meter can to give the surge a short path to earth, but what do the experts say?
I appreciate the input.
(I should note, is this jurisdiction a ground rod is required regardless of any other electrodes.)
For example, say you have an outdoor meter can located about 10" away from the closest pipe that is part of an interior water system. Would it be best to drive the rod directly under the meter can and run the Grounding Electrode Conductor to the rod and then over to the water pipe, or would it be better to run 10' over to the water pipe first and then drive the rod there and connect the GEC below it?
Because of the high frequency of lightening here I tend to prefer driving a ground rod right under the meter can to give the surge a short path to earth, but what do the experts say?
I appreciate the input.