CI Pipe, GI Pipe, MS Rod, CI Plate, GI Plate and Copper Plate
Sr No.
Description
CI pipe
GI pipe
MS Rod
CI Plate
GI Plate
Copper Plate
  Dimensions

L = 3 mtr.
D = 50 mm.

L = 3 mtr.
D = 50 mm. 		L = 3 mtr.
D = 50 mm.

60 X 60 sq. cm.
T = 12 mm

 60 X 60 sq. cm.
T = 6.3 mm		 60 X 60 sq. cm.
T = 3.15 mm
1. Earth resistance (%) 100 120 appr 120 appr 400 - 700 400 - 700 400 - 700
2. Current carrying capacity (%) 100 33 33 50 50 50
3. No. of electrodes * 1 3 times 3 times 2 times 2 times 2 times
4. Life based corrosion rate (yrs) 60 - 80 10 - 15 30 - 40 > 20 > 20 > 20
5. Installation & Maintenance            
 
  • Auguring
 Yes Yes Yes No No No
 
  • Extra pipe for watering
No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
 
  • Inspection, earth bus & electrode
Yes Yes Yes No No No
6. Cost High*** Very Low High High Low High
L = Length D = Diameter T = Thickness