It is crucial that outdoor lightning protectors be grounded properly to ensure protection of attached equipment. Below we outline some basic installation guidelines to help ensure successful operation of your lightning protectors.
Grounding Rods
Ground or grounding rods are usually made of carbon steel no less than 5/8 of an inch thick. This allows the rods to be driven a minimum of eight feet into the ground, without bending or cracking. For maximum corrosion resistance, rods are plated with either zinc (hot dipped galvanized) or UL-listed copper (electro-plated) at a non-eroding thickness.
With proper installation, ground rods become the final connector of a grounding electrode meeting or exceeding most local electric codes with a resistance of 25 Ohms or less.
