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Copper Bonded Ground Rod
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HOBB's range of Copper-clad Ground Rod comprises 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" and 1" diameter sectional ground rods. Ground Rods supplied by Hobb are made of solid steel core covered with a uniform copper coating. The copper is applied electrolytically forming a metallurgical bond between the steel core and the copper. Steel core is cold drawn to ASTM A1080 AISI C1017. The copper coating is of type DHP alloy #122 CDA to ASTM B-572. Copper coating is continous over the rod with copper thickness as:
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| Nominal Rod Dia |
U/L Min thickness |
Hobb's typical |
| 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1" |
0.010" |
0.013" nominal |
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Our copper rods have a minimum tensile strength of 75,000 psi. |
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| Rod Size Inch |
Average Diameter |
| 1/2" |
0.444" |
| 5/8" |
0.559" |
| 3/4" |
0.677" |
| 1" |
0.910" |
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Length of rods is 6, 8 or 10 feet, plus or minus 1/2". Standard U/L minimum requirement is 8 feet.
Each rod is imprinted within 12 inches of the top of the rod with : Control number indicating rod diameter and length, manufacturer's logo and U/L mark.
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PACKAGING FOR COPPER GROUND RODS
Rods are packaged in standard unit bundles strapped with narrow metal banding. Standard bundles are securely bound in steel strapped master bundles. Each master bundle will be tagged with size and length.
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| Rod Size |
Standard Bundle |
Master Bundle |
| 1/2" |
10 rods |
100 rods |
| 5/8" |
10 rods |
100 rods |
| 3/4" |
5 rods |
50 rods |
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