Am I right in thinking I can just bolt the stripped wire through a hole in a copper pipe and push it in the the ground? Or, is there something else I should be aware of?
2007-01-11 19:38:51 · 10 answers · asked by Spiny Norman 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No , regulations state that you need a proper copper earth rod , which is about a meter long . these only work if the ground they are in has enough water content to make a good earth ,& and the resistance should be checked by a qualified person . oh you can purchase an earth rod from places like B&Q or Home Base
2007-01-12 07:41:48 · answer #1 · answered by jazz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'll need to use a proper earth rod, pipe is no good.
ideally the rod should be about 1 metre into the ground. One of the answers above suggests 9 feet.....try going into an electrical wholesalers and ask for a 9 foot earth rod. I apologise now for the funny looks you'll get.
There are either electroplated copper on a steel rod or hardened copper. the rods are £2 and the connectors about £1 from screwfix or any electrical trade counter
Your earth cable should be 16mm these days. Although you have not replaced it you ar not oblidged to meet this regs requirement. Its just that if you have building work going on and get get a run to the consumer unit it would be a good time to make sure its 16mm
Put a plastic cap over the connector
If you have an earth trip in the house, try touching a neutral to earth to prove it works ok.
2007-01-12 04:23:18 · answer #2 · answered by Michael H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get the earth rod hammered back in to the ground, and then you could do with an electrician carrying out earth electrode tests on it, you could probaly do with a new earth fault loop inpedance test also to check that your earth rod is alright. Bill the builders, they should have carried a CAT scan of the area prior to work to ensure they didnt hit any cables or dislodge any earth electrodes, you are suppose to be able to inspect the earth electrode connection so there is usually a cover like what you have for external stop-**** for mains water. so it shouold have been obvious.
2007-01-12 03:46:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can buy replacement Earth Rods from large B&Q stores any electrician's merchant. I've bought stuff from TLC in the past and been very pleased with the quality and service: http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Earthing_Index/Earthing/index.html
Your earth rod is the ground for all of the earth's in your house. If you have metal sockets and or switches then be very, very careful whilst you do not have an earth rod as you are at risk of being electrocuted.
2007-01-12 03:55:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will need a proper earth rod made for that purpose for it to be as it should. Depending on the resistance of the ground in your area the rod should be 6'-9' long.
2007-01-12 03:48:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It may be prudent to ask your local electricity board if they can supply PME (protective multiple earthing). You may not need an earth rod after PME. Some boards supply it free if it is available. But still have the damage checked out by a Part P qualified sparks.Get the earth path reinstated as a matter of urgency, make it an emergency please.
2007-01-12 11:29:40 · answer #6 · answered by DEREK M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes but use a solid copper rod (not pipe ) its stronger and will stand the hammering in !!
2007-01-12 03:48:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are right, but you might not find it too easy to sink the rod, you may have to hammer it in.
2007-01-12 03:42:44 · answer #8 · answered by Kali 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure your rod is 6' inthe ground that's code
2007-01-12 21:29:55 · answer #9 · answered by Fred S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact your buildings insurance company they will sort the builders out and you will be on the safe side. don't do it yourself if something go's wrong your insurance will not cover you
2007-01-12 03:53:32 · answer #10 · answered by Kitt 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋