Barry Kutner wrote:
>
> On 15 Apr 97, Rich L. Boyd <rlboyd@CapAccess.org> wrote:
>
> > If you're building the house from scratch, consider having the builders
> > install ground rods below the basement concrete slab. I've heard of this
> > being done. Sounds like a slick idea to me...don't know if there are
> > negatives.
> >
>
> Another thing not to forget - If you have your builder install the
> ground rods before pouring the basement slab, make sure you know
> where he is going to put basement hardware. I had the builder put in
> a few ground rods for me, then when the appliances were brought in,
> my proposed ham shack was now occupied by the oil tank and heater!
> I wound up just hack sawing the ground rods and relocating the shack.
> BTW, with a hammer drill and a masonry bit, it's pretty easy to drill
> thru the slab and bang in the rods yourself, but you may have to go
> with a 4 or 6 ft rod if you have a low ceiling.
> 73 Barry
>
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make sure the ground rod connections are accessable after the finish
is applied this is required by the nec also better idea to have a
electrician install the grounding system for you instead of a builder
as the proper licensed professional can be held responsible for anything
done improperly.
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