To reduce the chance of electrical shock and fires, service panels need to be grounded. Proper grounding directs unwanted electrical current from the home into the ground. Installing a grounding rod ...

Answer: Drive it at an angle not exceeding 45 degrees from vertical. If rock is still encountered at an angle up to 45 degrees, the rod can be laid horizontally in a trench at least 30 inches deep.

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. Can a ground rod alone be used to ground a light pole or other equipment instead of installing an equipment grounding conductor? A. No. A ground ...

The end of summer is a great time to wrap up outdoor projects. Over the last few months I’ve gotten more than a few inquiries about improving station ground systems. John Huntley, engineering manager ...