Earth rod driving stud size

[Mike Johnson]

I don't know if that was supposed to be tongue in cheek or not, makes it difficult to know if there are no smilies on the post. ?

But just in case, the impact socket with a SDS to 1/2" convertor allows driving in an earth rod with a SDS drill.

 

[loz2754]

I don't know if that was supposed to be tongue in cheek or not, makes it difficult to know if there are no smilies on the post. ?

But just in case, the impact socket with a SDS to 1/2" convertor allows driving in an earth rod with a SDS drill.

Ah I get it now! Never even thought of doing it that way. I usually screw the bolt in and whack it with a large hammer. (Telectrix's preferred method ?).

 

[Mike Johnson]

ENEDIS (EDF) have been doing the rounds in our commune and issued notice's that most of the TT systems do not comply, as ours is a rural and mostly elderly couples area I have taken it upon myself to help a few of the locals when I am next down, so wish to make it easier for myself, I will use my SDS to drive the rods.

 

[Mike Johnson]

It's strange isn't it how we perceive others, I have written above about elderly couples without a thought that I am in my mid 70's and would be considered to be in that group. ?

 

[Rockingit]

Ah I get it now! Never even thought of doing it that way. I usually screw the bolt in and whack it with a large hammer. (Telectrix's preferred method ?).

My preferred method is to watch whilst someone else loses their knuckles ?

 

[Zerax]

It's strange isn't it how we perceive others, I have written above about elderly couples without a thought that I am in my mid 70's and would be considered to be in that group. ?

I'm more concerned that you live in a "commune" ! Have you given up all worldly possessions ? Do you share everything ? Smoke weed all day ??

 

[Mike Johnson]

I'm more concerned that you live in a "commune" ! Have you given up all worldly possessions ? Do you share everything ? Smoke weed all day ??

I can but hope. ?

 

[nicebutdim]

I've driven a total of 3 earth rods. The first was sent home with a sledge hammer, many years ago. The other two were added a couple of years ago and started with an SDS that was quickly abandoned in favour of the trusty sledge hammer. Through softer areas the sledge was much faster. When I hit harder ground and obstructions the sledge was similarly much faster.

In short; driving earth rods with an SDS drill might be a less labour intensive option, but wastes an awful lot of time. I don't care for this method, but then I don't have to drive earth rods on a regular basis ?

 

[telectrix]

sledgehammer every time, and get Glennspark to wield the hammer. if he can't drive it in, nobody can.. butI'd hold it with a 3 ft. pair of blacksmith's tongs. i like my knuckles.

 

[pc1966]

I used some 2m lengths M16 stainless studding recently as earth rods. Cut then end with an angle grinder to look a bit like a drill bit then pre-drilled 1m using a 20mm SDS drill and then used a 'stud nut runner' with a SDS to 1/2" drive adaptor to screw them in like enormous screws.

Enormous screws. Hmm, there must be a double entendre I can slip in at this point...

 

[Robson689]

I've driven a total of 3 earth rods. The first was sent home with a sledge hammer, many years ago. The other two were added a couple of years ago and started with an SDS that was quickly abandoned in favour of the trusty sledge hammer. Through softer areas the sledge was much faster. When I hit harder ground and obstructions the sledge was similarly much faster.

In short; driving earth rods with an SDS drill might be a less labour intensive option, but wastes an awful lot of time. I don't care for this method, but then I don't have to drive earth rods on a regular basis ?

It's too unpredictable but I don't see how an SDS would be any use we just have earth rod adapters for demolition hammers

I did use a sledgehammer for one job today though and managed 7.2m total

 

[PEG]

Having spent some time in the Piling job,where motorised percussive driving,is usually faster and easeir,i prefer using an old TE72 hilti,and that gets through most materials,given chance.

I wouldn't be shy of using a sledge...i own two 56lb items,which nobody is rushing to borrow,but they are used with the acceptance of damage,to both animal and mineral..?

.....i actually got an eemoji to stick....Trump will be gone,before i work out how.....

 

[Mike Johnson]

Ah but the RB22 Auger was much better. ?

 

[loz2754]

Te72. Beast of a machine.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Does anyone have the spec of the TE72, as it is no longer made seems to be a bit sparse of detail, trying to compare it with this:

• 1500W
• Drill, Hammer Drill & Chisel
• Max. Impact Energy: 8J
• Anti-Vibration System
• Mechanical Safety Clutch
• Magnesium Gearbox
• No Brake
• On/Off Switch
• 6-Speed
• Replaceable Brushes

Mostly interested in the Impact Energy.