When we use the water pipe as an electrode, we have not inspected the condition of the pipe and we are assuming the following:
It is in a good shape, not rusted, it is metal and has at least 10' of contact with the soil. What if the our assumption is not correct.
What i am getting at is, unless we can verify that the water pipe is metal, has 10' of soil contact and is in a good shape, lets forget about using the water pipe as an electrode and just install two ground rods and call it a day.
anyone else agree with me?
It is in a good shape, not rusted, it is metal and has at least 10' of contact with the soil. What if the our assumption is not correct.
What i am getting at is, unless we can verify that the water pipe is metal, has 10' of soil contact and is in a good shape, lets forget about using the water pipe as an electrode and just install two ground rods and call it a day.
anyone else agree with me?