Once you’re sure there are no pipes or wires in the area, purchase an approved grounding rod set.

How to install a ground rod. Shovel out a strip of the earth at least 2 1/2 feet deep and long enough to accommodate the entire grounding rod (at least 8 feet). After drilling, the following two methods can be used to install the ground rod: Put the rod in the ground 3.

His steps were something like: In the us, ground rods should be eight to ten feet long. Using a ground rod clamp, connect the ground wire to the ground rod, and then connect it to the ground terminal on your fence charger.

Install a grounding rod take one of the eight foot ground rods and insert the pointy end into one of the holes that you have dug. Pound the correct number of 6’ rods. Your local code may ask you to install two.

Connect the fence wire to the fence. Select a location that is near the charger box, away from other grounding systems (such as the home), and will receive moisture. Connect the ground rod to the required length with a connector, after drilling into the.

Dig a small bowl into the dirt where the ground rod will go, pour in water to fill the bowl, push the ground rod into the ground a few inches, remove. If you don’t want to or can’t dig a hole, you’ll need a ladder or step stool to climb up high enough to begin hammering in the top of the ground rod. In less than 15 minutes, you can have the.

Drive the rod into the. Our current electrical system is the one in. After clamping the grounding electrode.