Originally Posted by
Electriceel
We use 5/8"X10' ground rods, #6 cu. for wire. All transformer pole mount or pad mount get 1 ground rod, all urd riser poles 1 ground rod, all arrestor poles 1 ground rod. All rods must test 25 ohms or less if not keep adding rods 8' from the existing one until it test properly, if conditions will not allow moving away from the pole or equipment then add coupling and more rods as needed.
All other poles except for corner structures will get a butt plate.
We are lucky to have good soil conditions and moisture.