Drive the First Ground Rod
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What happens here
With the hammer drill set up with the ground rod bit and standing on a ladder for better leverage, drive the first ground rod firmly into the earth. Apply steady downward pressure while operating the drill until the entire rod is buried, leaving only a small portion exposed for the grounding clamp.
Goal: Install the first ground rod to its full depth.
Tools and materials
- Ear Protection — Protecting hearing
- Ground Rod Bit — Connecting to the ground rod for driving
- Ground Rod — The item being driven into the ground
- Hammer Drill Milwaukee — Driving the ground rod
- Ladder Werner — Providing elevation and stability