Re: LF: Re: Found earth rod source

[Stewart Bryant <stewart@g3ysx.org.uk>]

I am told that an SDS drill is the way to put in earth rods.

- Stewart G3YSX


Alan Melia wrote:

> I suppose these might be easier to drive into some soils but I bought a 3m
> length of 20mm copper water pipe from Focus (DIY) for about a fiver last
> year...that is a lot more contact area with the soil....but it may be more
> difficult to get into the ground if you have layers of flints like I have.
> I post augered a hole about 3 foot deep and then created a "guide" hole by
> belting in a length of steel conduit. When the pipe was in, the hole was
> filled with water to wash the soil ( er sand !!) back around it. I have not
> tried to measure yet though.
>
> Cheers de Alan G3NYK
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Dennison" <mike.dennison@ntlworld.com>
> To: <rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org>
> Sent: 27 July 2004 16:13
> Subject: LF: Found earth rod source
>
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> I asked a few weeks ago if anyone knew of a source of
> earthing rods in the UK.
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> I have now found a source - an electrical supplier with a
> web shop who will deliver. TLC is at
> http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk
> Screw ended 4ft copper rods are about £10 with double
> ended connectors at £2.60 (both plus VAT). They are a
> trade wholesaler but they appear to sell to anyone over the
> web. There did not appear to be a minimum order.
>
> Mike, G3XDV
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