Originally posted by digits10
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Thanks and right back at you there.
Yes the rods are just copper coated. At Lowes here in US, the cost is $11.95+- each. But they only stock 2-3 at a time. Make sure you use good screw clamps(the ones sold here are 5/8") to secure the #6 wire.
I tried different methods to connect wire to rod. Weather, rust and poor maintenance lead to bad connections for mine. I plan to purchase the hammer drill you mentioned to drive the rods. Then post hole dig about 4-6 inches down around each rod to make easy access for connecting ground wire. Lastly I'll cap each hole with 4" pvc pipe and end cap to keep grass,fire ants and weather from each rod. Will cut slots on both sides of non capped end of 4" pipe for ground (#6) wire. But will try to camouflage each one somehow because of nosy neighbors . There's a large area beside my shop that will mark with spray paint as I'm placing rods 3 feet apart and bury ground wire just below grass level.
Sorry the wifey and I are just sitting with tablets in hotel after good free breakfast good coffee and too much typing. It's what old couples do in the mornings. Haha....coffee?
Hope your answer didn't get lost in my musings,
wantomake
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