What Is a Grounding Rod?
A grounding rod is a safety component of an electrical system which carries current away from a malfunctioning electrical circuit and routes it safely into the ground. Grounding rods are required for many electrical systems all over the world for safety reasons, and in regions where they are not required by law, they are in common use because they are excellent safety devices which are affordable to install. Older structures and older systems may lack grounding rods, in which case they need to be retrofitted for safety.
