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Embedding grounding wire through concrete

Embedding grounding wire through concrete

Embedding grounding wire through concrete

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I was asked to research the following:

Is it ok to embed a grounding wire through concrete without some separation between the 2 materials?  Will the concrete get damaged?

I have my own barely educated opinion about this, but I need someone with thorough knowledge of the subject to let me know for sure.

Many Thanks-
Ashley

RE: Embedding grounding wire through concrete

It's not only OK, it's often a code requirement.  

Reinforced concrete and bare copper get along nicely together for the most part.  There can possibly be some issues related to lightning strikes, but nothing is perfect, I guess.  

Google "ufer ground" to learn more.   

RE: Embedding grounding wire through concrete

Just to toss in my experience, an ufer ground can often save the day when driven rods can't quite get the resistance low enough...

Good on ya,

Goober Dave

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