Proudly made in the USA, HWC carries copper clad ground rods which have a heavy, uniform coating of copper metallurgically bonded to a rigid steel core for optimum performance. Where needed, the copper ground rods are color-coded based on specified sizes.
Does a ground rod need to be copper?
If the facility being grounded has a life expectancy of less than 15 years, a galvanized ground rod is appropriate and will provide the most cost-effective solution. For installations with a longer service life, copper-bonded ground rods are the best fit.
Can a grounding rod be steel?
Galvanized steel, copper-bonded steel and stainless steel are the most common materials considered for grounding systems in most parts of the world. Galvanized steel rods are often the go-to material because they are cheap, allowed by the NEC and UL listed.Oct 30, 2018