Ground Rod and/or Connecting Pin, 3 ft
Ground rods are essential for all energizers and lightning diverters.
When connecting ground rods to the the energizer or using in a series, attach insulated wire with stainless steel ground rod clamp.
Can also be used as a connecting pin to attach gates, panels, orphan headgates and creep feeder gates.
Instructions/Diagrams:
Handling Equipment Instructions 
Specs
- Galvanized
- 3 ft
- 1/2" diameter
- Has a head on one end
Benefits
How to Use
Use ground rods for:
- 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.
Use connecting pins for:
- Attaching gates or panels.
- Attaching gates or panels to feeders.
- Attaching orphan headgate to existing lambing pens.
- Attaching a creep feeder gate to wire panels, bar gates or wooden panels.
Precautions
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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Wire Panels and Accessories
48" x 48" PowerBilt Wire Panel, 3" holes
Item #965700 -Reinforced galvanized welded wire panels. Great for building lambing jugs, gates, fence lines and many other projects.
$68.00 -
Wire Panels and Accessories
36" x 36" PowerBilt Wire Panel, 3" holes
Item #965500 -Reinforced galvanized welded wire panels. Great for building lambing jugs, gates, fence lines and many other projects.
$50.00 -
Handling Equipment
40" x 48" Welded Wire Panel, 4" holes
Item #964700 -Sturdy, hot-dip galvanized wire panels are great for lambing and kidding pens, gates, fence lines and many other projects. 1/4 in. dia. rods. 4"x4" spacings.
$52.00 -
Feeders and Accessories
Creep Feeder Gate, 40" tall
Item #937001 -Gives lambs and goat kids "adult free" access to creep feed and allows guard dog puppies ability to come and go from sheep/goats and food.
$140.00 -
Handling Equipment
Orphan Headgate
Item #909000 -Holds ewes or does in place for a lamb or kid to nurse. Aids in grafting lambs/kids to dams.
$159.00 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Galvanized Lightning Diverter
Item #156310 -Reduces risk of lightning damaging an energizer.
$8.25 -
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
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Bobbi R from Oregon
Found them to be great.
Daniel Z from Nevada
This ground rod has a hole right below the head, likely to make it easier to attach the ground wire from the energizer. This is a design flaw that needs to be fixed as it compromises the integrity of the head. The first time I pounded this ground rod in the head of the rod bent as the hole below the head was crushed.
Julie B from Texas
Purchased to replace one I bend being to rough removing it from the ground. Good price so having a spare is very reasonable
Natalie L from Georgia
Easy to pull out of the ground with a farm jack when moving the portable electric net fence around.
Deborah B from South Carolina
These work great with our Electronet system. Just the right size and easy portability. All you can get from other supply stores are 8' long posts for around $18, and I don't need 8' posts.
