ground rod question [RE-wrenches]

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Our local electrical supply house sells a ground rod pounder (about $100),
which we use. It is similar to Windy's description of a fence pounder,
only thinner. It is not as easy as Dana's Milwaukee attachment or the
Hilti, but it works well in Maine and we have a lot of rocks.
Daryl
Penobscot Solar Design




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> We use Hilti Products and they have a ground rod attachment tool tip that
> works well in their larger formatted hammer drills. We have used these for
> years. Rock, lava etc., will always be a problem, so consider driving
> multiple rods in this scenario- the same as all sand environments and
> other
> non complimentary ohms- to ground unhappiness. We are at the point of
> always
> driving 2 for future proofing things.
>
> Always put the ground rod clamp on, before, mushrooming the tip of the
> rod!
>
> Or
>
> Here is another option- a new one on the market. This will assist in this
> endeavor.
>
> www.erico.com/products/E289WB06.asp
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>
> Keith Cronin
> President
> Island Energy Solutions Inc
> 270 Kuulei Rd Suite 106
> Kailua, HI 96734
> Electrical Lic C-25221
> 808-262-3268 Tel
> 808-263-0338 Fax
> kcronin at islandenergy.net
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> Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 7:05 PM
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> Happy Memorial Day Wrenches,
> I hope everyone takes a moment to remember and why.
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> Thanks to everyone for the discussion on this topic.  It's been helpful to
> me and I hope everyone else.  I love this list and all of you!
>
> I had one more, perhaps more basic question to ask.  Are there any unique
> methods or specialized equipment known to anyone, that will make the task
> of
> driving the ground rod in the ground easier or more successful?
>
> Thanks so much,
> Peter
> asappower.com
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