Grounding Rods & Bonding
If you live in an older or historic home in Baltimore or Annapolis, Maryland, you may not have proper grounding rods or bonding in place. Grounding rods carry current away from electrical circuits in your home and route the current into the ground, keeping you safe from overloaded circuits and possible electrocution. Bonding involves connecting all metallic, non-current carrying items in a room together to prevent electric shock, even if you have no connection to the ground. If you live in Baltimore or Annapolis, Maryland and need to install grounding rods in your home, call Colonial Electric today!
What is a grounding rod?
Grounding rods are actually extremely simple. A grounding rod is an eight foot pole made out of a conductive metal (usually copper) which is driven into the ground. The rod is connected to your home’s electrical system via a ground connector and wire. For convenience sake, they are usually placed close to the electrical box.
Grounding rods offer an escape route for excess electrical current. Basically, all electrical current travels along the path of least resistance. With a ground rod, the current discharges into the ground, which is basically seen as an infinite charge sink. Without a ground rod, that current could energize electrical system casings and other electrical implements, posing a severe electrocution hazard for anyone who comes into contact with them!
What is electrical bonding?
Electrical bonding is another important electrical safety measure. Bonding involves connecting all metallic, non-current carrying items in the different rooms in your home. If your electrical insulation fails, the electrical potential will be spread out among all the different metal objects in the room, meaning there will not be a big disparity between any two items – meaning if you touch two objects at once, you won’t be electrically shocked!
Installing ground rods and bonding are some of the most important things you can do to improve your home’s electrical safety. If you want to install ground rods and bonding in your Baltimore or Annapolis, Maryland home, call Colonial Electric today!
Why call Colonial Electric for ground rods and bonding?
- Our Electrical Experience
For over 40 years, we have provided homeowners and businesses throughout the Baltimore and Annapolis, Maryland areawith the best electrical installation, repair and services in the area. Whether you need to install an electrical system for a new home addition or need to repair or replace an electrical outlet, we will handle your electric service request with professionalism and competence.
- 24/7 Emergency Electricians
At Colonial Electric, we know emergencies happen at the most inconvenient times. That’s why we offer emergency electrical service 24 hours, 7 days a week. If you have an electrical emergency we are here for you day and night. We reply to electrical emergencies immediately, so call us right away if you need emergency assistance.
- Licensed, Bonded & Insured Electricians
Why hire just any electrical company, when you can work with local, credible electrical experts? At Colonial Electric, all of our electricians are licensed, bonded and insured to make sure your electrical project is completed smoothly and professionally. Rest assured that your electrical project is in capable hands when you hire our team!
- Wide Range of Electrical Services
From new kitchen lighting installation to exhaust fans and GFCI outlets in your bathroom, we do it all. We are your single source for all your electrical needs. No project is too big or too small for us!