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Ground System ComponentsGround Electrodes and AccessoriesChemical Ground RodERITECH ® chemical ground electrodes provide a low impedance ground in locations of high soil resistivity.Used in conjunction with a bentonite backfill and ERICO’s unique GEM material, the ERITECH chemicalground electrode system, provides a method to improve soil resistivity directly surrounding the electrode.It maintains a low ground resistance, maintenance-free installation that dissipates lightning energy andother dangerous electrical fault currents, even in sandy or rocky soil conditions. The Chemical GroundElectrode is useful for providing an effective earth in poor soil conditions wherespacing for electrodes is limited.Benefits and FeaturesUL and CSA Listed• Contains natural electrolytic salts, which permeate into thesurrounding soil to condition the soil and increase its conductivity.• Low impedance to effectively dissipate lightning and electrical fault currents.• Over 70 configurations available, other assemblies made to order.• Easy connection to ground electrode conductor using the factory provided pigtail(up or down orientation)• Provides decades of reliable services due to rugged construction, and high qualitymetals with a 30 year minimum service life• 2-1/8" OD Type K copper pipe, 0.083" wall contains natural electrolytic salts thatpermeate into the surrounding soil, improving electrode to soil connection.• Available up to 20 feet in length. Longer rods can be field assembled using10 foot sections.• Optional factory attached radial stripsare available to reduce impedance tohigh-frequency lightning energy and tocontrol the direction of the dissipation• L-shaped rods are available for horizontal installation applications where it is impracticalto auger deep vertical holes.See specification on page 70.The Chemical Ground Electrode issuitable for high soil resistivity, dry soilconditions, as it can replace multipleconventional ground rods, making thesystem ideal where space limitationsapply. Where seasonal variations causefluctuations in soil resistivity ,theChemical Ground Electrode ensures aconstant and reliable low impedanceground.Market Applications• Telecommunications• Power Generation & Distribution• Commercial & Industrial• Manufacturing• Transport – Rail, Aviation• Lightning Protection• Recreational Facilities• Defense24 Ph: 1-800-677-9089www.erico.com