Type: OMEX
Type: BP
Type: Standard
Type: LightEarth
Earth rod versions
2. This has the ad-
vantage that the coupling closes automatically the
time installation and creates secure connection
from both mechanical and electrical point of
view.4. When earth rod driven in, this compacts
the ground around it.
Earth rods consist combinable individual rods of
length 1. The possible penetration depth the
earth rods depends various geological factors.
Striking tools are generally used for driving the
earth rods. This conducive good
electrical contact.5 The connection made using coup-
ling consisting hole and stud.4. TBS
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Chapter The external lightning protection system
.1 Earth rods
Earth rods are differentiated according the type of
connection the individual earth rods, the external
diameter and the material.
You can find more information the selection and
accessories the current installation manual for earth
rods from OBO.
As earth rods enter soil strata of
constant moisture and temperat-
ure, this produces constant resist-
ance values
