[TowerTalk] Mixing Galvanized & Copper Ground Rods

doc kd4e at verizon.net
Mon Jun 27 09:40:30 EDT 2005


I think I already know the answer to this but would like the benefit
of the gathered wisdom of list members if I may?

The power company here in West Central Florida installed two galvanized
ground rods at the breaker box.

Because the soil is sugar sand, and because I need to mount a 
copper-nickel plate for the lightning protection devices, I need to 
install another four rods and am wondering if it matters if I install
copper or galvanize pipe or rod.

The concern is about mixing metals in close proximity, 8-10" at the
closest point.

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Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e

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