I am installing a 5000 watt home generator. Instructions say to ground it to a copper grounding stake. The stakes I have found at building suppliers are 10 feet long. Is this length necessary? If so, how do you prevent the stake from bending when you drive it into the ground?
2006-07-22 05:25:33 · 7 answers · asked by Albert H 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
You need to install an 8' x 5/8" ground rod. I like galvanized as it doesn't corrode like copper. The easiest way to install this is to rent a large hammer drill with a ground rod attachment. Look in your yellow pages under rentals; these typically rent for approximately $30.00 per day.
The ground rod needs to be installed flush with grade. Then just run a #6 bare copper wire from your ground rod to the lug provided on the generator frame. You need a 5/8" acorn clamp to attach the ground wire to the ground rod.
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2006-07-22 05:47:17 · answer #1 · answered by gilchristelectric 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It has to be driven into the ground at least 8 feet and you will not bend it. It's tougher then it looks, I have driven a few and never had problem with them bending. Copper alloy coated steel.
2006-07-22 12:35:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The stakes have a hard inner core and will go through just about anything if you use a 20lb metal fence post driver (regular with extra weight).
2006-07-22 12:32:53 · answer #3 · answered by paulofhouston 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to drive an 8' x 5/8" ground rod, that is code and yes it is neccesary.
2006-07-22 13:48:55 · answer #4 · answered by daveinsurprise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hammer drill with a ground rod atachment you need the ground rod and any clamp or device must be rated for direct burial and rated for use with that aplication.
2006-07-22 15:05:40 · answer #5 · answered by Rich 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHAT A BUNCH OF MALARKY...just get a grounding strap from the hardware store and connect it to a piece of copper pipe, such as a hose bib.
2006-07-22 13:53:20 · answer #6 · answered by Don 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drive it in 8'. Use a post driver. Make sure there are no buried lines in the area.
2006-07-23 11:28:02 · answer #7 · answered by Tommy M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋