How deep should the ground pole be next to the power box?

Question

need to put a ground pole next to the house becuse it was buildt in 1950 old codes. need to ground home.

Answer 1

6TO 10 FEET

Answer 2

8 ft.

Answer 3

depending what code and state/province canada Ont. a ground plate is now required old code was two 6 ft six feet apart or one 10 foot. usa code I do not know

Answer 4

NEC requires 8 ft ground rod.

Answer 5

You should drill to the center of the earth.

Answer 6

Please contact your nearest  Dept. of Water & Power, before digging, this could  be extremely dangerous.

Answer 7

You should drive 2 8ft ground rods.

Answer 8

10 ft poles, steel coated with copper are sold at big hardware chain stores.

Answer 9

this much

http://youtube.com/watch?v=2NXZ7jfdfR8

hope this helps!!

Answer 10

Most ground rods you get are 8 to 10 feet long. Unless you live in a really dry area...8 feet is deep enough. The ground rod needs to go down to what they call ' the perma-moist'...at the depth ( usually 6 ft ) where the dirt never dries out...that way you get a good ground.