Earthing Electrodes in GI

We are the leading producer of Earthing electrodes. Apart from dealing in Earthing solutions and lightning protection equipment we also have a remarkable name for our product Earthing electrodes.

These Earthing electrodes are of high reliability and long life as our engineers have put a great effort in manufacturing these products. Our range of Earthing electrodes consists of Copper Electrode, Earth Electrodes, GI Electrode, Gel Earthing Electrode, Chemical Earthing Electrode, Electrical Earthing Electrodes and Grounding Earthing Electrode.

Chemical Ground Electrodes provide a low-impedance ground in locations of high soil resistivity. Together with JMV Back fill Compound, the system dissipates lightning energy and other dangerous electrical fault currents, even in sandy or rocky soil conditions.

Also Available in Copper (CU)

Features

Chemical Ground Electrodes provide a low-impedance ground in locations of high soil resistivity. Together with JMV Back fill Compound, the system dissipates lightning energy and other dangerous electrical fault currents, even in sandy or rocky soil conditions.

• High working life
• Reliability
• Require minimal maintenance
• Maintenance free
• Longevity

How to Install

Normal soil :

Augur / Drill / Bore a hole of 8 - 10 inches in diameter to a suitable depth of 2 or 3 meters (Electrode length)

• Mix JAM Fill compound nicely with dug out soil.
• Throw handful of compound soil mix into pit.
• Remove plastic sleeve carefully from electrode.
• Place naked electrode at center of pit.
• Start refilling empty space around electrode with backfill compound in small quantities.
• Then pour some water and poke the pit with a long wooden rod, to allow trapped air to escape.
• In this manner gradually continue refilling process till electrode is buried in the pit, up to the green patch painted on the top portion of electrode.
• Ensure that pit is not watery.
• Pack electrode with compound nicely and tightly, so that it stands firmly in pit.
• Pour a few buckets of water around pit.
• Test earth resistivity of electrode. If result is satisfactory, connect it with equipment.
• If result is not satisfactory, give some time for electrode system to set in soil.
• Then check ohmic value and connect with equipment.
• In hard soil conditions, do not mix compound with dug out soil, and follow above procedure.
• If auguring is not possible up to 3 meters inform customer/dealer.
• Pour a few buckets of water around the pit everyday for 10 - 15 days for system to set.

Important:

• Do not Drop Earthing electrode in pit.
• Do not use force to drive electrode into pit.
• Do not hammer or cut electrode while installing.
• Remove the transparent plastic cover before installation.
• Ensure that electrode terminal and green color patch are above the soil.
• Apply petroleum jelly on terminal and terminal hole.
• Ensure that the entire length of electrode always remains buried in soil.
• During peak summer months pour a few buckets of water in and around electrode for a few days. If you are in doubt, contact our dealer.
• If soil in pit sinks, fill it with good soil.

Sandy & Rocky Areas :

Dig a trench of 6' x 6' and 11' deep; fill the entire pit with black cotton soil or normal soil, pour enough water so that pit is full with water, leave it for three days so that soil soaks up the water. You will notice that soil level has gone down and again top up the pit with soil & fill the water. Now after two or three days this pit is sturdy and ready for Earthing purpose. Our Earthing electrode can be installed as per installation method for normal soil given above.

Rocky/Semi-Rocky Soil:

If enough soil is there then Earthing can be done by normal method as above, otherwise follow the method as in case of sandy soil. Once installed properly JMV Safe Earthing Electrode gives much better earth resistance value than conventional Earthing systems over a period of time. However, it is important to recognize the fact that characteristics of soil play a major role in determining the earth resistance value, and as per Indian/British Standards, in high resistive soil it requires more than one earth electrode installed and connected in parallel to bring down the earth resistance value within safe limits.

Advantages

The JMV Safe Earthing Electrode Advantage

Low-Impedance Grounding

The JMV Safe Earthing Electrode uses advanced engineering to achieve a consistent, low-impedance, electrical connection with the earth, even in unfavorable and varying ground conditions (like permafrost).

• Large surface area: The wider 25/8 inch diameter provides a larger surface area for a better connection to the earth.

• Electrolytic salts: In the presence of moisture, these salts dissolve and seep out of leach holes along the electrode. The salts continually increase the soil’s conductivity, further reducing impedance and resistance.

• Soil augmentation: JAM Fill is a combination of organic soil materials which optimize the conductivity of the soil around the Earthing Electrode. Increasing the amount of JAM Fill can decrease the overall system resistance, increasing the system efficiency.

• Maintenance-Free : This is maintenance free Earthing., no need of extra water pouring at regular interval as in conventional Earthing, because it retains the moisture.

• Consistency : Continuously maintains the same (approx) earth resistance value over time regardless of soil and climate conditions. Unlike a standard copper plate/rod, the stability of the Safe Earthing Electrode will remain constant over the life span of the plate/rod, and the resistance of the electrode is less affected by adverse climatic conditions.

• Adequate galvanization, Highly conductive, No corrosion, eco-friendly and a long and reliable life (Fit and Forget).

• Easy Installation : Can be installed indoors or outdoors and in almost all soil condition. For existing or new facilities, requires less space and time.

Improved Safety

The damage caused by a single lightning strike or stray current can cost millions in equipment losses, downtime, and personnel injury. The JMV Safe Earthing Electrode can reduce these risks more effectively than other ground rods by providing the most efficient earth interface. In addition, it meets or exceeds relevant design codes and safety standards for protection of personnel, property, and sensitive equipment.

Designed with Lightning in Mind

High-frequency transient events like lightning force current flow to the surface of an object. In these events, electrodes with more surface area have less impedance. Safe Earthing Electrode has about four times more surface area than a traditional ground rod. This larger surface area helps create the low-impedance connection required to safely channel high-frequency lightning currents to earth.

Applications

The JMV Safe Earthing Electrode Applications

Applications

Efficient Grounding Systems reduce the risk of electrical arcing and fires. The JMV Safe Earthing Electrode improves reliability for many applications, including:

• Lightning protection systems.
• Prevention of accidents caused by static charge and stray currents.
• Protection of central communications, electronics, and AC power systems.
• Meeting grounding safety requirements for electrical substations.
• Ground fault neutralization.
• Safeguarding critical instrumentation and process control equipment.

Industries

• Petrochemical, LNG, and nuclear facilities.
• Data centers, telecom, and broadcasters.
• Process control and automation.
• Corrections, hospitals, and 911 centers.
• Government, military, and defense installations.
• T&D operations, substations, and wind turbines.