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Ground Rod and/or Connecting Pin, 3 ft

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (21) 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 ft

    Item #151200 | Weight 2.10 lbs
    In Stock
    $5.80
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Instructions/Diagrams:

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

How to Use

Use ground rods for:

  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.

Use connecting pins for:

  1. Attaching gates or panels.
  2. Attaching gates or panels to feeders.
  3. Attaching orphan headgate to existing lambing pens.
  4. Attaching 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 (21)
Average Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.5 out of 5
Number of reviews: 21 customers reviewed this product.
Recommended: 19 out of 21 said they would recommend this product to a friend.

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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.

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

Square cut head ground rod is very dificult to drive into the soil.

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

Easy to drive into the ground.

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

First, the customer service on the phone was outstanding. Unfortunately I can’t remember her name. She was professional and extremely helpful. I ordered online a 42 inch electric fence starter kit with 3 foot grounding rod and a set of clips to connect the energizer to the fence and rod. It had been a few days and I had not received an e-mail telling me it shipped. I called and gave her my P.O. Number and she said it was out of stock. Told me they had 48”, which was perfect because that’s what I wanted to start with but, the computer said they were on back order. So she made the change and told me that the clips come with the kit. She saved me several dollars. It shipped the next day. Received in two days and couldn’t be happier with this kit. I set it up according to the instructions and the tester tells me it is hitting 10,000 volts. I won’t be losing anymore of my chickens to land predators! Highly recommend this product to anyone needing to protect their animals or garden. Thanks Premier 1!