Filterclose-icon
AttributeType open-filters-icon close-filters-icon
AttributeType
Select quantity close-icon
WJ Furse Copper Earth Clamp Nominal Rod dia. 9.5 mm

WJ Furse Copper Earth Clamp Nominal Rod dia. 9.5 mm

RS Stock No. 153-2962

Brand WJ Furse

  • Manufacturer: WJ Furse
  • Material: Copper Alloy
  • Nominal Rod Diameter: 9.5mm

€ 146.84

Temporarily out of stock

Add to basket
Select quantity close-icon
WJ Furse Copper Alloy Earth Clamp Max. Conductor Size 12 mm² Nominal Rod dia. 12.7 mm

WJ Furse Copper Alloy Earth Clamp Max. Conductor Size 12 mm² Nominal Rod dia. 12.7 mm

RS Stock No. 153-2961

Brand WJ Furse

  • Manufacturer: WJ Furse
  • Material: Copper Alloy
  • Nominal Rod Diameter: 12.7mm

€ 131.78

100 in stock now

Add to basket
Select quantity close-icon
WJ Furse Copper Alloy Earth Clamp Max. Conductor Size 70 mm² Nominal Rod dia. 16 mm 304.8 mm

WJ Furse Copper Alloy Earth Clamp Max. Conductor Size 70 mm² Nominal Rod dia. 16 mm 304.8 mm

RS Stock No. 153-2963

Brand WJ Furse

  • Material: Copper Alloy
  • Nominal Rod Diameter: 16mm
  • Super Section: Earth & Lightning Protection

€ 122.99

50 in stock now

Add to basket
Select quantity close-icon
WJ Furse Copper Earth Clamp Max. Conductor Size 25 x 3 mm Nominal Rod dia. 10 mm 26 mm

WJ Furse Copper Earth Clamp Max. Conductor Size 25 x 3 mm Nominal Rod dia. 10 mm 26 mm

RS Stock No. 153-2956

Brand WJ Furse

  • Brand: WJ Furse
  • Section: Fuses & Circuit Breakers
  • Width: 26mm

€ 121.74

60 in stock now

Add to basket
You may also be interested in
Select quantity close-icon
Penta Earth Rod 0.5 m Stainless Steel

Penta Earth Rod 0.5 m Stainless Steel

RS Stock No. 248-5335

Brand Penta

  • Manufacturer: Penta
  • Section: Fuses & Circuit Breakers
  • Super Section: Earth & Lightning Protection

€ 104.17

42 in stock now

Add to basket
Select quantity close-icon
Penta Earth Rod Rescue Hook

Penta Earth Rod Rescue Hook

RS Stock No. 249-1063

Brand Penta

  • Harness Attachment Point: Front
  • Manufacturer: Penta
  • Super Section: Earth & Lightning Protection

€ 941.25

Temporarily out of stock

Add to basket
Select quantity close-icon
Electro PJP Earth Rod 420 mm Galvanised Steel

Electro PJP Earth Rod 420 mm Galvanised Steel

RS Stock No. 263-9091

Brand Electro PJP

  • Category: Earth Protection Accessories
  • Manufacturer: Electro Pjp
  • Material: Galvanised Steel

€ 74.67

1 in stock now

Add to basket
Select quantity close-icon
Penta Earth Rod Rescue Hook

Penta Earth Rod Rescue Hook

RS Stock No. 248-9890

Brand Penta

  • Manufacturer: Penta
  • Section: Fuses & Circuit Breakers
  • Super Section: Earth & Lightning Protection

€ 878.50

Temporarily out of stock

Add to basket
Select quantity close-icon
Chauvin Arnoux P01102031 Earthing Rod, For Use With Earth and Resistivity Testers

Chauvin Arnoux P01102031 Earthing Rod, For Use With Earth and Resistivity Testers

RS Stock No. 231-3626

Brand Chauvin Arnoux

  • Accessory Type: Earth Rod
  • For Use With: Earth Kits
  • For Use With Series: Earth and Resistivity Testers

€ 54.50

14 in stock now

Add to basket
Select quantity close-icon
Dehn Stainless Steel Terminal Lightning Earth Clamp Max. Conductor Size 50 mm² Nominal Rod dia. 10 mm

Dehn Stainless Steel Terminal Lightning Earth Clamp Max. Conductor Size 50 mm² Nominal Rod dia. 10 mm

RS Stock No. 786-9358

Brand Dehn

  • Accessory Type: Earthing Clamp
  • Brand: Dehn
  • Super Section: Earth & Lightning Protection

€ 26.73

251 in stock now

Add to basket
Select quantity close-icon
Siemens SENTRON Earthing Rod for use with Busbar System

Siemens SENTRON Earthing Rod for use with Busbar System

RS Stock No. 231-3577

Brand Siemens

  • Accessory Type: Earth Rod
  • Brand: Siemens
  • Category: Circuit Breaker Accessories

€ 309.99

1 in stock now

Add to basket
Select quantity close-icon
Rittal Earth Clip Steel

Rittal Earth Clip Steel

RS Stock No. 826-2861

Brand Rittal

  • Brand: Rittal
  • Manufacturer: Rittal
  • Section: Fuses & Circuit Breakers

€ 17.19

150 in stock now

Add to basket
Select quantity close-icon
WJ Furse Earth Stud 157.48 mm Steel

WJ Furse Earth Stud 157.48 mm Steel

RS Stock No. 124-2513

Brand WJ Furse

  • Manufacturer: WJ Furse
  • Material: Steel
  • Width: 157.48mm

€ 321.28

10 in stock now

Add to basket
Select quantity close-icon
RS PRO Earthing Strap Copper Copper

RS PRO Earthing Strap Copper Copper

RS Stock No. 264-9219

Brand RS Pro

  • Dimensions: 75 x 13mm
  • Section: Fuses & Circuit Breakers
  • Width: 13mm

€ 26.67

605 in stock now

Add to basket
Select quantity close-icon
RS PRO Earthing Strap Copper Copper

RS PRO Earthing Strap Copper Copper

RS Stock No. 264-9247

Brand RS Pro

  • Brand: RS Pro
  • Diameter Range: 300 x 13mm
  • Material: Copper

€ 56.48

385 in stock now

Add to basket
Select quantity close-icon
RS PRO Earthing Strap Copper Copper

RS PRO Earthing Strap Copper Copper

RS Stock No. 264-9253

Brand RS Pro

  • Distrelec Product Id: 30405567
  • Manufacturer: RS Pro
  • Material: Copper

€ 66.52

565 in stock now

Add to basket
Select quantity close-icon
Murrelektronik Limited Earthing Strap Copper Copper 4 mm² Diameter

Murrelektronik Limited Earthing Strap Copper Copper 4 mm² Diameter

RS Stock No. 123-4791

Brand Murrelektronik Limited

  • Category: Earthing Straps
  • Material: Tinned Copper
  • Super Section: Earth & Lightning Protection

€ 26.73

12 in stock now

Add to basket
Select quantity close-icon
NEMIQ Earthing Strap Copper Tin Plated Copper 6 mm² Diameter

NEMIQ Earthing Strap Copper Tin Plated Copper 6 mm² Diameter

RS Stock No. 283-7540

Brand NEMIQ

  • Brand: NEMIQ
  • Maximum Wire CSA: 6mm²
  • Section: Fuses & Circuit Breakers

€ 5.33

2476 in stock now

Add to basket
Select quantity close-icon
NEMIQ Earthing Strap Copper Copper 18 mm Diameter 16 mm² Diameter

NEMIQ Earthing Strap Copper Copper 18 mm Diameter 16 mm² Diameter

RS Stock No. 288-4612

Brand NEMIQ

  • Material: Copper
  • Maximum Diameter: 18mm
  • Maximum Wire CSA: 16mm²

€ 8.03

200 in stock now

Add to basket
Select quantity close-icon
RS PRO Earthing Strap Copper Copper

RS PRO Earthing Strap Copper Copper

RS Stock No. 264-9225

Brand RS Pro

  • Brand: RS Pro
  • Category: Earthing Straps
  • Diameter Range: 150 x 13mm

€ 44.55

690 in stock now

Add to basket
Select quantity close-icon
Schneider Electric Earthing Strap Copper Copper 7 mm Diameter 6 mm² Diameter

Schneider Electric Earthing Strap Copper Copper 7 mm Diameter 6 mm² Diameter

RS Stock No. 188-1216

Brand Schneider Electric

  • Category: Earthing Straps
  • Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
  • Super Section: Earth & Lightning Protection

€ 59.61

1180 in stock now

Add to basket
Select quantity close-icon
Schneider Electric Earthing Strap Copper Copper 8.5 mm Diameter 25 mm² Diameter

Schneider Electric Earthing Strap Copper Copper 8.5 mm Diameter 25 mm² Diameter

RS Stock No. 222-3854

Brand Schneider Electric

  • Better World Verification: Green Premium
  • Material: Tinned Copper
  • Section: Fuses & Circuit Breakers

€ 224.65

Temporarily out of stock

Add to basket
Select quantity close-icon
Rittal Earthing Rail Copper Copper 16 mm² Diameter 1.5 mm² Diameter

Rittal Earthing Rail Copper Copper 16 mm² Diameter 1.5 mm² Diameter

RS Stock No. 226-0370

Brand Rittal

  • Category: Earthing Straps
  • Length: 1.145m
  • Manufacturer: Rittal

€ 222.14

Temporarily out of stock

Add to basket
Select quantity close-icon
Schneider Electric Earthing Strap Tin Plated Copper Copper 8.5 mm Diameter 16 mm² Diameter

Schneider Electric Earthing Strap Tin Plated Copper Copper 8.5 mm Diameter 16 mm² Diameter

RS Stock No. 222-3853

Brand Schneider Electric

  • Diameter Range: 155 x 17mm
  • Distrelec Product Id: 30294751
  • Super Section: Earth & Lightning Protection

€ 70.28

180 in stock now

Add to basket

What is a copper earth rod?
A copper earth rod is a grounding electrode used to dissipate electrical fault currents into the earth. It is typically constructed from solid copper or copper-clad steel to combine high electrical conductivity with mechanical strength. In electrical installations, a copper earth rod—also referred to as a copper grounding rod or copper earth electrode—provides a stable, low-resistance path to ground that helps protect people and equipment from stray currents and lightning surges. Copper earth rods offer excellent corrosion resistance in many soil conditions, contributing to a long service life with minimal maintenance. When you see variations such as a copper earth rod, solid copper earth rod, or copper-clad steel earth rod, you are looking at different builds designed to balance conductivity, durability, and cost. These options are widely used across residential, commercial, and industrial earthing systems and are commonly specified in electrical safety standards and installation guidelines.

What sizes and materials are available for copper earth rods?
Copper earth rods are manufactured in a range of diameters and lengths to suit different installation scenarios and soil types. Typical diameters include 9 mm, 12 mm, 16 mm, and 19 mm, while common lengths range from 0.5 m up to 3 m or more for driven or drilled installations. In terms of materials, you will find solid copper earth rods (pure copper) and copper-clad steel (CCS) variants. Solid copper earth rods offer maximum conductivity and corrosion resistance, while copper-clad steel rods provide enhanced mechanical strength with good conductivity and a lower material cost in some applications. If you need extra durability in tough ground, a copper earth rod made with a CCS core can be a practical compromise. When choosing between a copper earth rod and other materials, consider soil moisture, soil resistivity, installation method (driven vs drilled), and the expected service life. Related terms you may encounter include earth rod copper, copper earth rod diameter, copper earth rod length, and copper grounding rod—all referring to the same family of products with small but important variations.

How do I install a copper earth rod safely and effectively?
Safe installation starts with planning according to local electrical codes and site conditions. Identify a suitable location near the service entrance, away from underground utilities, and ensure the chosen spot provides good soil contact for effective grounding. Driving or hammering the copper earth rod into moist soil is a common method; in rocky or concreted sites, a drilling approach or a mechanical pole driver may be necessary. Always use PPE and follow lockout/tagout procedures before any work on electrical systems. Connection to the earth electrode conductor (the grounding conductor) should use an appropriate clamp or compression fitting designed for copper and the chosen rod material. For copper earth rods, apply suitable anti-oxidant paste or lubricants to prevent galling and ensure a secure, corrosion-resistant joint. Where moisture is limited, consider moisture-boosting methods or deeper embeddings to improve the earth resistance. After installation, inspect the connection for tightness and protection from physical damage, then perform an earth resistance test using a dedicated earth tester to verify performance under local soil conditions.

What standards and tests apply to copper earth rods?
Copper earth rods are part of earthing systems that must meet national and international guidelines for electrical safety. Expect references to grounding electrode requirements, conductor size and bonding rules, and minimum resistance targets suitable for your installation type (residential, commercial, or industrial). Typical tests include continuity checks between the copper earth rod and the earth conductor, and soil-based measurements such as an earth resistance test or a three-point fall-of-potential test to assess electrode performance in the local soil. Documentation and traceability are often required, along with manufacturer test certificates confirming material composition (solid copper vs copper-clad steel), mechanical integrity, and corrosion resistance. In practice, you may see recommendations to follow IEC or EN standards, along with regional regulations, to ensure compliance for a copper earth rod used in a safe, reliable grounding system.

Why choose copper earth rods over other materials?
Copper earth rods offer superior electrical conductivity and excellent corrosion resistance in a wide range of soils, contributing to stable and predictable grounding performance over decades. A copper earth rod tends to have a longer service life with less maintenance compared to some alternative metals, reducing the risk of elevated earth resistance over time. Copper-clad steel variants provide a good balance of cost, strength, and conductivity when installation conditions require a stronger rod or easier driving in hard ground. In challenging environments with moisture and salinity, copper earth rods consistently outperform many other materials, making them a preferred choice for reliable earthing in both new builds and upgrades.

What related components should I buy with a copper earth rod?
A complete copper earth rod installation typically includes a compatible earth clamp or compression connector, an appropriately sized earth electrode conductor (the GEC), and protective boot or sleeve to guard the joint from moisture and mechanical damage. You may also need driving tools, anti-corrosion compounds, and weatherproof sealing for exposed installations. When selecting components, ensure material compatibility with copper or copper-clad steel to prevent galvanic corrosion. Common related products include copper conductors, copper earth clamps, insulation sleeves, shielding caps, and testing leads—often available together from electrical suppliers and distributors like RS Components. In addition to the rod and clamp, consider accessories such as bonding jumpers, protective coatings, and documentation for warranty and compliance. These items help create a robust, maintainable grounding system that works harmoniously with the copper earth rod across a wide range of environments.

Common questions about copper earth rods
Many questions arise around copper earth rods: How deep should a copper earth rod be driven for best performance? What diameter rod is suitable for a given installation? Can a copper earth rod be used with existing grounding systems? The general answer is that performance depends on soil resistivity, rod length, and proper bonding. In damp soils, shorter copper earth rods may still provide adequate grounding, while in dry or rocky soils, longer rods or multiple electrodes might be required. Always consult local codes and use measured earth resistance data to determine acceptability. For maintenance, copper earth rods are designed for long service life with minimal upkeep, but periodic checks of connections and corrosion protection are recommended, especially in aggressive soils or coastal environments. Quick facts you’ll see in product listings include the terms copper earth rod, earth rod copper, copper grounding rod, solid copper earth rod, and copper-clad steel earth rod. Understanding these variants helps you choose the right product for your RS Components listing and ensures customers find the best copper earth rod for their earthing needs.

Red tape Air coolers Red Paint Cooler Bars Cover for Cables Bluetooth Smart Padlock Vice benches Sefram DAS60 Eaton 250A Deutsch Socket