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Eritech 815880 galvanised steel ground rod, 8 ft long, 5/8 in diameter, pointed end, silver-grey finish

Eritech

Eritech 815880 Ground Rod 8 ft 5/8 in

SKU CH-8YT9-21TQG

A galvanised-steel ground rod with a pointed end, built to ANSI/NEMA GR1 and ASTM A123 standards for a 15-year service life

  • Product typePointed End
  • Product colorTransparent
  • 15-year service life backed by ANSI/NEMA GR1 standard
  • Galvanized steel construction meets ASTM A123 specification
  • 5 lb weight provides stable installation performance
  • Pointed end design enables easier ground penetration
  • 815880 model ensures reliable electrical grounding connection

8 ft Ground Rod for Electrical Grounding

This Eritech 815880 ground rod provides a pointed-end connection for electrical grounding systems. It is built from galvanized steel to meet ANSI/NEMA GR1 and ASTM A123 standards. The 8 ft length suits standard residential and commercial grounding requirements. Installers driving a single electrode will find the pointed tip eases soil penetration.

15-Year Service Life and Galvanized Protection

The galvanized coating targets a 15-year service life in typical soil conditions. The 5/8 in diameter provides the cross-section specified by the listed standards for this rod length. It handles the fault currents expected for a single electrode installation. Runs where multiple rods or larger diameters are specified by local code fall outside this single rod's capacity.

8.5 lb Weight for Manual or Power Driving

At 8.5 lb the rod is light enough for manual driving with a slide hammer yet heavy enough for powered drivers. The galvanized finish resists corrosion without adding insulating layers that increase ground resistance. No cooling or noise considerations apply to this passive component. Power draw is zero as it carries only fault current during an event.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameEritech
Product typePointed End
Product colorTransparent

Questions about this item

Will the 8 ft galvanized steel ground rod meet ANSI/NEMA GR1 when driven alongside existing copper ground rods?

The rod is manufactured to ANSI/NEMA GR1 and ASTM A123, so it meets the same standard as listed copper rods; dissimilar-metal connections should use approved clamps to avoid corrosion.

How can I confirm the 815880 rod is installed to the 15-yr service life rating?

Drive the full 8 ft length until the pointed end reaches grade, then verify the galvanized coating is intact and the rod meets local inspection depth requirements.

Does the box include clamps or wire for connecting the 5/8 in rod, or must I buy them separately?

Only the pointed-end galvanized steel rod is supplied; UL-listed ground clamps and conductor wire must be purchased separately.

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