Home Inspection Hillside NJ 07205

Home Inspector Hillside NJ 07205
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The Importance of a Grounding Rod

Electrical grounding systems divert potentially dangerous electrical currents by providing a path between a building’s service box and the earth. Lightning and static electricity are the most common sources of dangerous or damaging charges that can be dissipated through a grounding system. Grounding electrodes are connected to the building’s electrical system through grounding electrode conductors, also known as ground wires. A number of different metal alloys can function as grounding electrodes, the most common of which are the focus of this article. Very seldom does a home inspector find a house that is not grounded. Usually the house is grounded with a grounding rod and also grounded to the plumbing which acts as a good grounding connection to the ground.  

Requirements for electrodes and ground wires:

• Aluminum has a tendency to corrode and should not be used in ground wires unless they are insulated. Moisture and mineral salts from masonry are common causes of corrosion to non-insulated aluminum. It is also a poorer conductor than copper. Aluminum wires in grounding systems are not permitted in Canada.
• Since grounding electrodes are not insulated, they can never be made of aluminum.
• If more than one electrode is present, they must be connected to each other with a bonding jumper.

Common Types of Grounding Electrodes Grounding Rods

The most common form of grounding electrode is a metal rod that is hammered into the ground so that its entire length is submerged. Inter NACHI recommends that the rod be inserted vertically and in one piece, but this is not always possible in rocky areas. If the rod is hammered into sub-surface rocks it might become scratched and lose its cladding. Rust can accumulate on exposed iron or steel and degrade the conductive capacity of the rod. Unfortunately, this rust will rarely be visible to an inspector.

Electricians have been known to cut the rod when they have difficulty inserting its entire length beneath the ground. This practice violates code and can be a safety hazard. Inspectors should look for the following signs that indicate that a grounding rod has been shortened:

• Rust at the rod’s top. Grounding rods have a corrosion-resistant coating but are usually made of steel or iron and are vulnerable to rusting at any location that the rod is cut.
• Most rods have an etched label on their top. If this label is missing it is likely that the rod has been cut.

Inspectors should bear in mind that utility companies sometimes allow ground rods to be shortened. A qualified electrician can test whether a shortened rod is an adequate grounding electrode

Article by NACHI
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All About Hillside NJ 07205

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HOME BUYERS MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION TIPS

Main water valve location     Things you should know before buying real estate

Roof shingles, estimated life     Roof shingles, how many layers allowed

Garage firewall door and wall     hot water tank bonding wire

The importance of a grounding rod     hot water heater, what’s that rotten egg smell

Negative pitched areas alongside the house that causes water problems

Sprinkler system, winterizing the system     Sliding screen door maintenance

Home owner furnace filter maintenance     Electrical safety, what’s a GFCI outlet

Smoke alarms will save your life     trees planted too close to the foundation

Vacant house inspection     kitchen hood vent filter cleaning

Refrigerator water filter change     Safety tip, wooden deck safety issues

Electrical outlets and extension cord wiring

 

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Home Inspection Hillside NJ 07205