Definitions: G - Rough electrical

grounding rod

A grounding rod is a device used to create an electrical path to the earth for an electric circuit.

References - grounding rod

See the following for additional grounding rod information:

• Electrical Safety Workbook Fermilab, December 2009, Editorial Staff
• Electrical Work on Residential Property - What you should know before work begins Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, December 2009, Editorial Staff
• Outdoor Electrical Safety Check - Tips For The Safe Outdoor Use Of Electricity United States Federal Citizen Information Center, December 2009, Editorial Staff
• Construction Site Work, Site Utilities and Substructures Databook McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition, May 2001, Sidney M. Levy, ISBN 71360212
• NFPA's Residential Wiring Jones & Bartlett Publishers; 3 edition, December 2008, H.B. Stauffer, P.A. Rosenbuerg, ISBN 763752606

Service Professionals that can help with grounding rod issues

• Electrician
• Electrical Contractor
• Master Electrician
• Journeyman Electrician

Common projects involving grounding rod

• Remodel Kitchen
• Remodel Bathroom
• Renovate Home Interior
• Add On to Home

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