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Ground Rod and/or Connecting Pin, 3 ft

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (29) Read reviews »

Ground rods are essential for all energizers and lightning diverters.

The ground system is an essential component of any electric fence. Ground rods guide the pulse from the soil, back into the energizer. The larger the pulse or higher the resistance of the soil (because it’s dry, sandy, or rocky), the more ground rods that are needed to collect the electrons from the soil.

This pin can also be used to attach gates, panels, orphan headgates and creep feeder gates.

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  • Ground Rod and/or Connecting Pin, 3'

    Item #151200 | Weight 2.10 lbs
    In Stock
    $8.00
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Instructions/Diagrams:

Specs
  • 3' long
  • 1/2" diameter
  • Has a head on one end
  • Galvanized, will not rust or corrode

How to Use

As a ground rod:

  1. Energizers—allow 3 ft of rod per joule of energy released (use 3 ft rods for smaller energizers and lightning diverters. Use multiple 6 ft rods for large energizers).
  2. Make sure to put the ground rod all the way into the ground.
  3. To attach insulated wire, make an elongated "U" in the wire.
  4. Put the "U" against the rod and put the stainless steel ground rod clamp around it. Tighten.

As a connecting pins for attaching:

  1. Gates or panels.
  2. Gates or panels to feeders.
  3. Orphan headgate to existing lambing pens.
  4. A creep feeder gate to wire panels, bar gates or wooden panels.

Precautions
When installing more than one ground rod, space the ground rods apart 2 feet longer then the rod. Example 3' rods should be spaced 5' apart.

Troubleshooting
If you are not getting a good reading on your fence:
  • Make sure to have the ground rod all the way into the ground
  • Make sure you have a good connection to the ground rod
  • Make sure to have a good connection on the energizer and fence

Accessories

Listed below are recommended optional components or related items. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.

Reviews (29)
Average Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.6 out of 5
Number of reviews: 29 customers reviewed this product.
Recommended: 27 out of 29 said they would recommend this product to a friend.

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Ground Rod and/or Connecting Pin, 3 ft
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Good quality galvanized ground rod. Only problem is that the end comes off after not too many times of putting it in the ground.

Ground Rod and/or Connecting Pin, 3 ft
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

These are much less expensive than what I can get at the national chain farmstore. I’m using with electric netting. Easier to install, easier to remove. And they work! Very satisfied.

Ground Rod and/or Connecting Pin, 3 ft
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Good solid grounding rods. Only problem is over time the round knob breaks off.

Ground Rod and/or Connecting Pin, 3 ft
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I use these as grounding rods for my Premier 1 electric fences — I move fences a lot for my goats all spring and summer to have them clear different areas around my farm, and these rods are super easy to put in and take out when I need to move a fence.

Ground Rod and/or Connecting Pin, 3 ft
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Use of these pins made connecting the gate to my feeder area much easier. Was a quick fix. Pins are sturdy for the job.