ground rod

[acman52]

Of the 8 foot ground rod how much is the min. reqiured to be in the ground by code?

 

[don_resqcapt19]

Re: ground rod

all of it

 

[bphgravity]

Re: ground rod

See Section 250.53(G) of the NEC 2002.

 

[612278]

Re: ground rod

Hey-

And if bury it the connections must be rated as such. (exothermic, clamp etc.)

Steve

 

[electricmanscott]

Re: ground rod

Don't forget that if practicable you must install the rod below permanent moisture level. 250.53(A)