An earthing rod is a metal rod driven deep into the ground to provide a safe path for electrical fault currents to flow into the earth. It helps protect people, electrical equipment, and buildings from electric shock, lightning, and electrical faults.
Features
* Usually made of galvanized iron (GI), copper-bonded steel, or solid copper.
* Installed vertically in the ground.
* Connected to the electrical system using an earth wire or copper tape.
* Available in different lengths and diameters, such as 3 meters (3000 mm) long.