Copper-bonded earth rods are the industry standard and provide the most cost-effective way for the installer to get a low-resistance connection to the earth.
Every rod does possess high tensile strength, a low-carbon steel core on which a 99.95 percent pure copper coating with a typical thickness of 0.25mm electrolytically bonded.
The finished product is suitable for deep driving and power hammer extension. These copper-bonded rods have good corrosion resistance and a reliable earth path.
Copper bonded rods and galvanized iron rods are used in the Earthing system to prevent fault current and safely conduct it into the earth. Many individuals are perplexed when it comes to choosing between the galvanized iron rod and copper bonded rods.
Various Constraints that leads in favor of Copper Earthing Rod:
- Corrosion Resistance: Galvanized iron includes lead, which readily encourages corrosion, therefore it is not corrosion-resistant, whereas copper bonded rod has the same corrosion-resistant qualities as pure copper.
- Steel Power: The galvanized steel automatically triggers dezincification during the mixed components with yellow brass; whereas the copper bonded rod maintains the high strength of steel even more than pure copper because the copper bonded rod is the establishment of an electrolytic process in which copper and great tensile steel create a strong copper bonded rod.
- Conductance: Copper Bonded Electrode is more resistant to mechanical damage than galvanized iron, and it also has superior conductivity.
- Economical: Although galvanized iron is less costly than copper bonded iron, various failures of GI rods need a significant repair cost. The copper bonded, on the other hand, necessitates a one-time expenditure.
- Installation process: Underground installation of GI rods is challenging since they must never be used without covering, which means they must be properly covered around the rod during installation. While the copper bonded has a high mechanical strength, which simplifies installation, this should be simply installed underground.
- Corrosion from Water: Because GI includes leading, a high level of water lowers GI intelligence, while copper bonded can easily resist water level and provide the same intelligence while functioning in the earthing system.
- Life-expectancy: According to studies undertaken by the National Electrical Grounding Research Project with the assistance of the National Fire Protection Association, the longevity of copper bonded is more than 40 years. While GI rods have a maximum lifetime of 8-10 years.
The conclusion is evident since the data presented in the preceding article demonstrates the advantages of copper bonded, which outperforms GI. Furthermore, the copper bonded rod is a great choice according to UL 467, IEEE 80, and IS 3043 requirements are all met.
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