A grounding electrode is a conductive element, such as a metal rod or plate, that connects electrical systems to the earth. It safely disperses fault currents, stabilizes voltage levels, and is ...

The use of structural metal as a grounding electrode is an issue that has been revised during several recent Code cycles. The 2011 NEC has once again revisited the rule explaining when a structural ...

Engineer Richard Cabrera has enjoyed and derived many good tips from Workbench postings. He seldom writes in but felt compelled to do so when he read the Sept. 8 tip about driving a ground rod with a ...