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Install First Ground Rod

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Using the heavy-duty power drill equipped with the ground rod bit, begin driving the first copper ground rod into the ground. The electrician positions a ladder near the house's electrical service panel to provide better leverage and an appropriate angle for driving the rod. He holds the drill firmly and steadily applies pressure as the drill vibrates and hammers the rod into the soil. The process continues until the ground rod is mostly submerged, leaving only a few inches exposed above the ground.

Goal: Drive the first ground rod securely into the earth.

Tools and materials

  • Copper Ground Rod — The grounding conductor
  • Ground Rod Bit/Driver — Coupling the drill to the ground rod
  • Hearing Protection — Protecting ears from loud tool noise
  • Heavy-Duty Power Drill — Driving the ground rod into the earth
  • Safety Glasses — Eye protection from debris
  • Step Ladder Werner — Providing height and leverage for driving the rod
  • Work Gloves — Protecting hands and improving grip

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right there have to now add a disconnect every single time it's part of the new code get a drill okay I got a power drill right here with a a ground rod [Music] bit guys time for the second ground Rod some states you got to add two ground rods all right it's got to be at least 6 ft apart just remember

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