Merry Christmas Eng 54 - a present for you ;)

[richy3333]

Just bought a house and the previous owner left a present for Eng 54. Sorry it's not wrapped

 

[Knobhead]

Try getting it in the post box.

 

[richy3333]

Knowing the PO it will be a £100 as a non standard sized object!

 

[Marvo]

Try getting it in the post box.

No problem you can cut them in half and they should fit, 3 foot is overkill anyway when a 1.5 foot rod is more than adequate with an upfront RCD

 

[RogertheBodger]

No No boys, depth is key. If you get it started at the right angle Richie and just keep whacking and extending - it should easily get to Cyprus by Christmas, and ... err ... it might be stable?

 

[Geordie Spark]

Just bought a house and the previous owner left a present for Eng 54. Sorry it's not wrapped

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It's the wrong size for him - only 3/8" - he likes them 5/8".

You'll have to take it back & get it changed.

 

[Engineer54]

Thanks,

Actually i could make use of that twigg, i can cut it in half and use as test spikes for my Earth tester...

I wouldn't expect much of your earthing system if that's what's been used mind, get it PME'd is my best advise!! lol!!

 

[Engineer54]

No problem you can cut them in half and they should fit, 3 foot is overkill anyway when a 1.5 foot rod is more than adequate with an upfront RCD

Bet you wished that was all you needed when you need to install a TT system in your part of SA!! lol!!

 

[Clive P]

Hi,

Don't even bother knocking it in, a bit of damp sand around it and the jobs a goodun.

Regards.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

I'll 'ave it if E' cant make use of it.......use 'em all the time...:shades_smile:

 

[richy3333]

Thanks,

Actually i could make use of that twigg, i can cut it in half and use as test spikes for my Earth tester...

I wouldn't expect much of your earthing system if that's what's been used mind, get it PME'd is my best advise!! lol!!

There's no TNCS in the area and getting a TNS isn't straight forward, but we'll see

 

[SPARTYKUS]

Next you'll be showing a picture of a drill with a 3/8ths chuck.... Used to know a bloke that went mental when he saw one, would start shouting out loud "3 eighths chuck? 3 eighths? You need 1/2 inch chuck mate"

 

[Richard Burns]

You do not want to use any of that copper coated steel rubbish you need a proper star shaped copper earth rod like this:

I have my BS951 clamp ready fitted and a high quality earth rod box, I am sure that 200 ohms is only a guide and the 485 ohms I got on installation will be fine!
I put it close to the wall so that it is not exposed to the weather.
What more could one do?
I am sure E54 will be pleased!

 

[richy3333]

Next you'll be showing a picture of a drill with a 3/8ths chuck.... Used to know a bloke that went mental when he saw one, would start shouting out loud "3 eighths chuck? 3 eighths? You need 1/2 inch chuck mate"

Boolox I use an SDS now

 

[Engineer54]

You do not want to use any of that copper coated steel rubbish you need a proper star shaped copper earth rod like this:
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I have my BS951 clamp ready fitted and a high quality earth rod box, I am sure that 200 ohms is only a guide and the 485 ohms I got on installation will be fine!
I put it close to the wall so that it is not exposed to the weather.
What more could one do?
I am sure E54 will be pleased!

And i'd expect nothing different from you!! lol!!

 

[Richard Burns]

And i'd expect nothing different from you!! lol!!

Ouch:cry_smile:!
Peace offering
twin coupled 5/8 SDS driven earth rod?

 

[Engineer54]

Yep that'll do!! lol!!

Wow, even more impressed with the inclusion of a flush earth rod pit...

 

[R G]

I know where I would like to put , turn round E54. lol

 

[Engineer54]

Best make it in the first attempt, cause you'll not be getting a second chance!! :6:lol!!