Earth rod HiSmart EL240029 M18 D-16mm L-1.5m grounding rod

HiSmart EL240029 is a copper clad steel ground rod with M18 threaded ends, 16 mm diameter and 1.5 m length. It is designed to form a durable conductive electrode for electrical grounding of buildings, equipment and lightning protection systems. The rod has a pointed end to facilitate driving into soil and a copper layer that ensures corrosion resistance and reliable conductivity.

Advantages

The copper cladding with ≥0.254 mm pure copper (99.9%) provides long-term corrosion protection while the steel core gives mechanical strength and a tensile strength of ≥370 N/mm². Both ends feature M18-compatible threads for easy coupling or connection to grounding conductors. The product meets ISO9001:2015 and CE quality standards.

Suitable for

• Creating earth electrodes for building grounding systems
• Grounding electrical equipment and switchgear
• Integrating into lightning protection and earthing grids
• Driven or coupled rod installations where M18 threaded connections are required

Key specifications

• Material: copper clad steel
• Copper purity: 99.9%
• Copper thickness: ≥0.254 mm
• Length: 1500 mm
• Diameter: 16 mm
• Ends: one pointed, two threaded (M18 compatible)
• Straightness error: ≤1 mm/m
• Tensile strength: ≥370 N/mm²
• Certificates: ISO9001:2015, CE
• Weight: 2.37 kg

How to use

Drive the pointed end of the HiSmart EL240029 rod into the ground at the chosen location using an appropriate hammer or driver. For deeper or longer electrode systems, connect additional rods using the M18 threaded ends to achieve the required earthing depth or continuity. Attach grounding conductors or clamps to the exposed threaded connection according to local electrical codes and ensure mechanical and electrical continuity before backfilling.

Usage recommendations

Installations should follow local regulations and standards for earthing and lightning protection. Select driving equipment suitable for a 16 mm rod to avoid damage to the copper cladding. When multiple rods are coupled, torque connections to the values recommended by local practice to ensure reliable electrical contact.