Maintenance Guides / Safety & Electrical

Inspect electrical ground rod

Difficulty: easyTime: 15 mins

Why it matters

A corroded clamp breaks the fault path, eliminating shock and lightning protection.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Locate ground rod (usually outside near meter or breaker panel).

  • 2

    Inspect the clamp connection visually.

  • 3

    Look for white, green, or blue corrosion on copper or brass.

  • 4

    Tighten clamp screw if loose.

  • 5

    If corroded, replace with new clamp.