New 18th edition regs

[UKPN]

Putting earth rods everywhere isn't going to make the 18th, it'll be in the 1st Amendment in 2021 so I hear.

 

[UKPN]

I was reading the Professional Electrician on-line rag, the other day, their latest edition. There was a link on the 18th Edition, from a company that sells earth rods etc. They were rubbing their hands about us having to install earth rods everywhere, 'cos its in the forthcoming 18th.

Someone is either gonna have a lot of extra work, or some company gonna have a lot of scrap copper on their hands

 

[UKPN]

The supply authority will never allow multiple earth rods, it will compromise the supply system. The wiring "regs" have no jurisdiction over supply matters.

 

[davesparks]

The supply authority will never allow multiple earth rods, it will compromise the supply system. The wiring "regs" have no jurisdiction over supply matters.

Why would they not, and how will it compromise the supply system?

Main bonding to structural steelwork, metal pipes and lightning protection is already acting as an earth rod connected in this way in many installations.

 

[Midwest]

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