Earth Rod Inspection Pit

[Stevoon]

Hi

I have an earth rod inspection pit to fix, but to do so I need to undo the current connection to the rod. As it's slightly corroded I plan to trim the end of the earth wire & then expose new copper, clean up the clamp & rod with some emery paper and then reassemble. Is this an acceptable practice?

Any other hints & tips welcome.

Thanks

Stephen

 

[RF Lighting]

Yes that is fine, but you must isolate your entire electrical installation, and leave it off for the entire duration of your work. There is a real risk of electrocution if you do this work with the istallation still live.

 

[Stevoon]

Thanks RF. Sorry I had forgotten to mention I will turn off the Consumer Unit Isolator before I disconnect the rod. If it's fine tomorrow I'll be out with my spade to dig the hole for the pit out!

 

[canduit]

Hopefully you're doing this work on the recommendation, and in conjunction with a competent electrician.

 

[RF Lighting]

Yes there was a thread a few weeks ago about an EICR which flagged up the lack of an inspection pit as requiring remedial works, which the OP is now carrying out.

 

[canduit]

Ah, ok! Thanks RF!