Earthing Rod Complete for Decoder Systems

Product Description Earthing Rod for 2 wire decoder Systems The controller and the 2-Wire path must be properly surge protected and grounded. Doing so can help prevent damage to the controller and irrigation system and also significantly reduce troubleshooting, repair time and expense. Failure to do so could result in failure of your controller and voiding the warranty. Rain Bird requires the 2-Wire path to be surge protected and grounded with one LSP every 500 feet or every 8 decoders, whichever is smaller. Ensure that all grounding devices are compliant with local electrical codes. Instructions Use one at the controller. Normally fit after 8 decoders or every 500ft whichever is sooner. If using Rainbird FD 1 or 2 way or at every 4 or 6 way. Normally fit after 8 decoders if using Hunter Decoders The Earthing Rods are to be driven into the ground in a vertical position or an oblique angle not to exceed 45 degrees at a location 8 to 10 ft/2.4 to 3 m from the electronic equipment or the wires and cables connected to it, and at right angles to the two-wire path. Consists of 1 x 5/8″ Earthrod 4′ Copper Coated steel Niglon 1 x 5/8″ Hex Coupling for Driving Stud and joining two rods. 1 x 5/8″ Driving Stud for 5/8″ Rod 1 x 5/8″ Earthrod Clamp” Niglon Sdcc58