What Is an Earthing?

The procedure by which charges are sent directly to the ground using a low resistance wire in order to cause an immediate discharge of electrical energy.

What Is an Earthing Rod?

Earth rods and associated fittings provide a solid earthing system in overhead or underground electrical distribution and transmission networks. Fault current capacity may be increased in low, medium, and high-voltage substations, towers, and power distribution applications.

The earth rod or group of copper rods may be surrounded or backfilled with a low resistance earthing material such as bentonite, making the installation simple in areas with subsurface conditions that are devoid of rocks and boulders. This makes the earth rods more convenient to install.