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Copper Clad, Pointed Ground Rod - 5/8 inch x 8 feet
6258 - spec sheet
Overview
- Copper ions are forced electrically to join with the steel core, establishing a corrosion-resistant bond between the copper and the steel
- All E-Z-Ground ground rods have a heavy uniform covering of electrolytic copper bonded to a rigid steel core
6258 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Plating Thicknes:
- 10 mils
- Product Group:
- Grounding & Bonding
- Rod Size Nominal Diameter X Length:
- 15.8 mm x 3 m
- Standard Packaging:
- 5
- Weight Per 100:
- 678 lb
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Grounding & Bonding
- Product Size:
- 5/8 inch x 8 feet
- Product Type:
- Ground Rod
Thomas & Betts 6258 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Thomas & Betts 6258 ground rod the standard 5/8 inch by 8 foot rod electricians use for a service ground?
Yes. The 6258 is a copper clad steel rod at a nominal 5/8 inch diameter and 8 feet long, which is the size most commonly driven for grounding electrodes at a service. Metric equivalent on the spec is 15.8 mm x 3 m. The copper is bonded to a rigid steel core, so it drives without the cladding stripping the way a loose sleeve would.
2) How thick is the copper on the Thomas & Betts 6258 ground rod, and why does it matter for burial?
The copper plating runs 10 mils thick. That matters because the rod is buried permanently in soil, and the copper is what stands between the steel core and corrosion. On the 6258 the copper ions are electrically forced to join with the steel core, so the bond is metallurgical rather than a slip-on jacket that can tear open as the rod is driven through rocky fill.
3) What do I need to order with the 6258 ground rod to connect the grounding electrode conductor?
The rod itself is just the electrode. You still need a clamp sized for a 5/8 inch rod to land the grounding electrode conductor on it, since nothing is included on the rod for terminating a conductor. Match the clamp to the 5/8 inch nominal diameter and to the conductor size you are running, and use a direct burial rated clamp if the connection stays below grade.
4) Does the 6258 ground rod have a pointed end for driving?
It does. The 6258 is a pointed rod, so it is made to be driven directly into soil with a rod driver or hammer rather than set in an augered hole. Pointed rods start easier and track straighter in dense or gravelly ground than a blunt-end rod.
5) Is a copper clad steel rod like the 6258 the same as a solid copper or galvanized ground rod?
No, and the difference is in the core. The 6258 is copper clad: a rigid steel core carrying a 10 mil electrolytic copper covering. The steel gives it the stiffness to be driven 8 feet without bending, while the copper handles corrosion resistance and the connection to a copper conductor. Solid copper is softer and harder to drive; galvanized uses zinc instead of copper, which is a different corrosion profile and a dissimilar metal against copper conductors.
6) What is the manufacturer part number for the Thomas & Betts 5/8 by 8 foot copper clad ground rod?
Order it as Thomas & Betts 6258. It is part of the E-Z-Ground line of copper clad rods. Single model, single size, so there is no length or diameter option to specify beyond the 5/8 inch by 8 foot configuration.
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