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The UL-listed ground rods have the ideal ground field setup, creating a more significant potential difference in the electrical system. The field will attract the extra electricity running in the system due to voltage surges or lightning strikes.
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Learn to Choose and Install UL Listed Ground Rods! The installation of a ground rod is the crucial part of the grounding system to ward off stray electricity safely to the ground. An electric surge in the system due to overvoltage or lightning strike needs to be dissipated faster as it can damage appliances and electronic devices and even harm your family members. Here is what you need to know about UL-listed Ground rods. What are UL Listed Ground Rods? Many companies worldwide design and manufacture Ground rods for commercial and domestic purposes. How many of them can you trust blindly? As mentioned earlier, a ground rod is one of the crucial parts of the electrical system that allows stray electricity to pass without harming any lives or the internal electrical system. For this reason, homeowners and commercial setups use UL Listed Ground rods. These rods get tested by the Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) for efficiency. Every component of a ground rod gets evaluated thoroughly to ensure the accuracy of the working principles of a grounding system. The UL-listed ground rodshave the ideal ground field setup, creating a more significant potential difference in the electrical system. The field will attract the extra electricity running in the system due to voltage surges or lightning strikes. How to install a UL-listed ground rod? 1. Find the right location Check for the best location outside the house but closer to the building. The site must be at least 2 feet away from the building. Ensure the routing system is the closest to the location of the rod. Avoid rocky areas, plumbing systems, electrical lines and other ground infrastructure to choose a location. 2. Digging a hole The hole should be smaller in depth than the length of the ground rod you have bought. Put the rod in the hole at the spot and hammer it. It will get inserted into the ground and will remain tight. 3. Connecting the ground rod Close all the electric panels by pulling the circuit breaker. Unscrew the connecting location and attach it with the copper wire running straight from your house's
electric system. If the ground rod comes with clamps, ensure you have the idea of clamping the ground wire properly. 4. Ground bus connection The conducting wire is connected to the electric panel. Make sure you connect it to the electric panel's right section. Use proper tools to connect the rod and ensure a good connection. Precautions while connecting ground rods Use efficient tools to connect the wire with the ground rod and the electric panel. The ground rod should be tightly inserted into the ground. Maintain a safe distance between the rod and the building. Avoid pipelines and electric lines while choosing a location. Conclusion Using the above instructions, install UL-listed ground rods to create a safer connection with the grounding system of your electric panel in your house. If you have queries related to installation and selections, contact us now. Our experts would be happy to assist you. About Author: Axis India is the leading Indian Manufacturer & Exporter of a wide range of Electrical Components used in Electrical Installations and in the Equipment Building industry. Their main customer base consists of Distributors/Wholesalers of Electrical Products, Electrical Contractors & Installers, Equipment Manufacturers, Maintenance Companies and Government Authorities.
