Ground Rods
Ground rods receive and carry the energizer's pulse from the soil back to the energizers.
Ground rods are essential for all energizers and lightning diverters.
Galvanized coating is better than copper because copper is more likely to corrode, resulting in poor connections.
Specs
- Galvanized
- 6 ft - 5/8" diameter and no head
- 3 ft - 1/2" in diameter and has a head on one end
Benefits
How to Use
- 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).
- Make sure to put the ground rod all the way into the ground.
- To attach insulated wire, make a elongated "U" in the wire.
- Put the "U" against the rod and put the stainless steel ground rod clamp around it. Tighten.
Tips
- In dry/sandy soil—use ground rods long enough to reach moist soil.
- Allow 3 ft of ground rod per joule of energy output.
- Space 3 ft rods at least 5 ft apart.
- Space 6 ft rods at least 10 ft apart.
Troubleshooting
- 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.
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.
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Fence Connectors and Accessories
Clamp—for Ground Rod
Item #151800 -Simple hose clamp firmly holds negative leads from the energizer to the ground rod.
$1.55 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Galvanized Lightning Diverter
Item #156310 -Reduces risk of lightning damaging an energizer.
$8.25 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Double Insulated Wire, 50 ft. coil
Item #164104 -If you intend to build permanent electric fences, you're going to need double insulated wire.
$14.50 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
MaxiShock Insulated Cable, 50 ft. coil
Item #164000 -This 7 strand cable is covered with pliable plastic insulation. Unlike Double Insulated Wire, MaxiShock insulated cable does not require special connectors.
$13.50 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
MaxiShock Double Insulated Cable, 50'
Item #164204 -Premier’s MaxiShock 7 strand cable covered with a double layer of pliable plastic insulation.
$14.50
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Thomas R from Indiana
I used a combination of 3 rods in conjunction with the lightning diverter to protect livestock and my fence charger. Ground rod installed nicely with a t-post driver and finished with a sledge.
Jackie G
I like this one for movable nets. You can put 2 to 3 feet in the ground, yet still have enough to hang on to to pull it out to move the net. I also tie one end of the fence to it to put tension on the fence.
