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ENGINEERING APPROVAL STANDARD
EAS 06-0011
EARTHING MATERIALS
Network(s): EPN, LPN, SPN
Summary: This standard provides details of the approved earthing materials.
Owner: Paul Williams Date: 27/04/2015
Approved By: Steve Mockford Approved Date: 06/05/2015
This document forms part of the Company’s Integrated Business System and its requirements are mandatory throughout UK Power Networks. Departure from these requirements may only be taken with the written approval of the Director of Asset Management. If you have any queries about this document please contact the author or owner of the current issue.
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Revision Record
Version 4.0 Review Date 26/01/2019
Date 27/04/2015 Author Stephen Tucker
Why has the document been updated: Correction of manufacturer’s part numbers on Section 3.1
What has changed – Section 3.1 supplier part numbers for Earth Rod Extensible Copperbond 19mm x 1.2m and Earth Rod U Bolt Clamp 19mm Earth Rod changed.
Version 3.0 Review Date 26/01/2019
Date 26/01/2015 Author Stephen Tucker
Why has the document been updated: Document updated to include new materials.
What has changed:
19mm earth rod (Section 3.1).
1m x 1m copper lattice earth mat and galvanised earth mat (Section 3.5).
Earth bar (Section 3.9).
Earthing compound (Section 3.11).
Grease material code added (Section 3.11).
Version 2.0 Review Date 29/11/2017
Date 29/11/2012 Author Stephen Tucker
Malleable aluminium bar (3.6) and rebar (3.9) material codes added
Version 1.1 Review Date
Date 03/08/2012 Author Stephen Tucker
Reviewed for publishing on G81 website
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Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4
2 Approved Suppliers ................................................................................................ 4
3 Approved Materials ................................................................................................. 7
3.1 Earth Rods and Fittings (refer to Appendix A.1 for further details) ............................. 7
3.2 Copper Conductor ..................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Aluminium Conductor ................................................................................................ 8
3.4 Earthing Bonds including Tinned Copper Braid ......................................................... 9
3.5 Copper Tape and Bar .............................................................................................. 10
3.6 Aluminium Tape and Bar ......................................................................................... 11
3.7 Clips and Clamps .................................................................................................... 12
3.8 Connectors .............................................................................................................. 13
3.9 Earth Bar, Rebar Connectors and Earth Points ....................................................... 14
3.10 Inspection Pits ......................................................................................................... 14
3.11 Consumables .......................................................................................................... 15
3.12 Exothermic Welding ................................................................................................. 16
3.13 Fence Components ................................................................................................. 16
3.14 Security Products .................................................................................................... 16
3.15 Miscellaneous .......................................................................................................... 17
4 References ............................................................................................................. 17
Appendix A – Manufacturer Datasheets .......................................................................... 18
A.1 Earth Rods .............................................................................................................. 18
A.2 Rebar Clamps ......................................................................................................... 19
A.3 Earth Points ............................................................................................................. 20
A.4 Standoff Insulators................................................................................................... 21
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1 Introduction
UK Power Networks (UKPN) Asset Management has approved the following materials for the construction of earthing systems on all networks:
Earth rods and fittings.
Copper and aluminium conductor.
Copper and aluminium tape and bar.
Tinned copper braid.
Clamps, clips and connectors.
Rebar connectors and earth points.
Inspection pits.
Consumables.
Exothermic welding.
Fence components.
Security products.
2 Approved Suppliers
Supplier Jointing Technologies
Supplier Address Jointing Technologies
Unit 19 Woking Business Park
Albert Drive
Woking
Surrey
GU21 5JY
Telephone Number 01483 747747
Fax Number 01483 747001
Web http://www.jointingtech.co.uk/
Supplier A N Wallis & Co Ltd
Supplier Address A.N. Wallis & Co Ltd
Greasley Street
Bulwell
Nottingham
NG6 8NG
Telephone Number 0115 9271721
Email [email protected]
Web http://www.an-wallis.co.uk/
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Supplier Sicame Electrical Developments
Supplier Address Riverholme Works
Huddersfield
Holmfirth
West Yorkshire
HD7 2TN
Telephone Number 01484 681115
Email [email protected]
[email protected]
Web http://www.sicame.co.uk/
Supplier Tyco Electronics Ltd
Supplier Address Freebournes Road
Witham
Essex
CM8 3AH
Telephone Number 0870 870 7500
Email
Web http://www.te.com
Supplier Cembre Ltd
Supplier Address Dunton Park
Kingsbury Road
Curdworth
Sutton Coldfield
B76 9EB
Telephone Number 01675 470440
Email [email protected]
Web http://www.cembre.com/
Supplier Mosdorfer CCL Systems Ltd
Supplier Address Ironstone Lane
Market Overton
Oakham,
Rutland
LE15 7TP
Telephone Number 01572 768381
Email [email protected]
Web www.mosdorferccl.com
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Supplier Oxborrow Engineering
Supplier Address Malting Forge
Malting Lane
Kirby Le Soken
Frinton-On-Sea
Essex
CO13 0EH
Telephone Number 01255 850850
Email [email protected]
Web www.oxborrowengineering.co.uk
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3 Approved Materials
3.1 Earth Rods and Fittings (refer to Appendix A.1 for further details)
Description Material Code1 Supplier Supplier Part No Photo
Earth Rod Extensible Copperbond 19mm x 1.2m
02472U
(02459V)
Jointing Technologies
ERB212
Earth Rod Coupling 19mm Copper Alloy
02475Y
(02468U)
Jointing Technologies
ERB020
Earth Rod Driving Stud 19mm Standard
02473E
(01628V)
Jointing Technologies
ERBD20
Earth Rod Driving Stud 19mm Special
2
02478D Jointing Technologies
ERBD20 (SPECIAL)
Earth Rod Driving Point
02479N
(02465Q)
Jointing Technologies
ERBS20
Earth Rod U Bolt Clamp 19mm Earth Rod
02476J
(02458L)
Jointing Technologies
ERUB19JT
1 Superseded material codes shown in brackets.
2 The special earth rod driving stud (02478D) is supplied as an alternative drive head where the standard earth
rod driving head (02473E) is too large to fit into existing installation tools.
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3.2 Copper Conductor
Description Material Code
Supplier Supplier Part No
Photo
Green/Yellow PVC Covered Stranded Copper Cable 16mm
2
05847L 6491X
Green/Yellow PVC Covered Stranded Copper Cable 35mm
2
05864Y 6491X
Green/Yellow PVC Covered Stranded Copper Cable 70mm
2
05865J 6491X
Green/Yellow PVC Covered Stranded Copper Cable 120mm
2
05867D 6491X
Bare Stranded (7/3.55mm) Copper Conductor 70mm
2 (to
BS 7884)
05823E n/a
Bare Stranded (7/3.55mm) Copper Conductor 120mm
2 (to
BS 7884)
n/a n/a
3.3 Aluminium Conductor
Description Material Code
Supplier Supplier Part No Photo
PVC Covered Aluminium Cable 35mm
2
06209E Solidal FT-CIBT/641/BS/00-1
PVC Covered Aluminium Cable 50mm
2
06210A Solidal FT-CIBT/603/BS/00-1
PVC Covered Aluminium Cable 95mm
2
06211K Solidal FT-CIBT/602/BS/00-1
PVC Covered Aluminium Cable 120mm
2
06212U Solidal FT-CIBT/640/BS/00-1
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3.4 Earthing Bonds including Tinned Copper Braid
Description Material Code
Supplier Supplier Part No
Photo
Tinned Copper Braid 11mm wide 12.46mm
2 20m Coil
03094F Jointing Technologies
FBT-0012-0007
Tinned Copper Braid 26mm wide 22.84mm
2 CSA 20m Coil
03095Q Jointing Technologies
FBT-0022-0007
Tinned Copper Braid Gate Bond 200mm x 25mm x 3mm with M10 Hole
03096A Jointing Technologies
n/a
Tinned Copper Braid Gate Bond 400mm x 25mm x 3mm with M10 Hole
03097K Jointing Technologies
n/a
Earthing Bond 600mm 09561P Mosdorfer CCL Systems Ltd
n/a
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3.5 Copper Tape and Bar
Description Material Code
3
Supplier Supplier Part No
Photo
Copper Tape Bare 25mm x 3mm x 10m coil
4
02998J
(02208C)
A N Wallis & Co Ltd
TC253/10UKPN
Copper Tape Bare 25mm x 6mm x 10m coil
4
03008R A N Wallis & Co Ltd
TC256/10UKPN
Copper Tape Bare 38mm x 6mm x 10m coil
4
02995E5
(03003S)
A N Wallis & Co Ltd
TC386/10UKPN
Copper Tape Bare 40mm x 4mm x 10m coil
4
03006W A N Wallis & Co Ltd
TC404/10UKPN
Copper Tape Bare 50mm x 6mm x 10m coil
4
03007G A N Wallis & Co Ltd
TC506/10UKPN
Copper Bar Hard Bare 38mm x 6mm x 4m length
02996P
(03001X/
03000N)
A N Wallis & Co Ltd
HD3806
Copper Bar Hard Bare 50mm x 6mm x 4m length
02997Y
(03002H)
A N Wallis & Co Ltd
HD5006
Copper Lattice Earth Mat 600mm x 600mm
03098U A N Wallis & Co Ltd
EML603
Copper Lattice Earth Mat 1m x 1m
03100V
(03099E)
A N Wallis & Co Ltd
EML1000
Galvanised earth mat 33414W Oxborrow Engineering
n/a
3 Superseded material codes shown in brackets.
4 The bare copper tapes are embossed over the full length with the text: PROPERTY OF UK POWER
NETWORKS. 5 Existing Material Code 03003S will be replaced with new Material Code once the existing stock has used.
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3.6 Aluminium Tape and Bar
Description Material Code
Supplier Supplier Part No
Photo
Aluminium Tape 40mm x 6mm x 25m Coil
03004C Jointing Technologies
TA068
Aluminium Tape 50mm x 6mm x 25m Coil
03005M Jointing Technologies
TA080
Aluminium Bar Malleable 40mm X 6mm (4m)
01303G Jointing Technologies
n/a
Aluminium Bar Malleable 60mm X 6mm (4m)
01304R Jointing Technologies
n/a
Aluminium Right Angle Fishplate
01630B Schneider EXK39
Steel Zinc Plated Lap Joint 80mm x 25mm
01629F n/a
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3.7 Clips and Clamps
Description Material Code
Supplier Supplier Part No
Photo
DC Tape Clip Copper Alloy 25mm x 6mm
01616S Jointing Technologies
DCG256
DC Tape Clip Copper Alloy 40mm x 4mm
01617C Jointing Technologies
DCG404
DC Tape Clip Copper Alloy 50mm x 6mm
01621C Jointing Technologies
DCB506
DC Tape Clip Plastic 40mm x 6mm self locking Black
01619W Jointing Technologies
NM406BL
DC Tape Clip Plastic 50mm x 6mm self locking Black
01620S Jointing Technologies
NM506BL
Square Tape Clamp CU Alloy 25mm x 6mm
01633F Jointing Technologies
JG256
Square Tape Clamp CU Alloy 50mm x 6mm
01634Q Jointing Technologies
JG506
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3.8 Connectors
Description Material Code
Supplier Supplier Part No Photo
NE13 Brass connector 02829A Sicame HMFMCNE22
16-70mm2 M10 mechanical
lug 10-12mm hole 02228U Tyco BAH-024020103
16-70mm2 M10 mechanical
lug 16mm hole 02231K Tyco BAH-024020012
70-120mm2 M10 mechanical
lug 10-12mm hole 02236J Tyco BAH-024020102
70-120mm2 M10 mechanical
lug 16mm hole 02230A Tyco BAH-024020021
35mm2 Tinned Copper
Compression Lug M10 02365H Jointing
Technologies A7M10
50mm2 Tinned Copper
Compression Lug M10 02364X Jointing
Technologies A10M10
70mm2 Tinned Copper
Compression Lug M10 01372H Jointing
Technologies A14M10
120mm2 Tinned Copper
Compression Lug M10 01373S Jointing
Technologies A24M10
35mm2 Tinned Copper
Compression Lug M12 01354K Jointing
Technologies A7M12
50mm2 Tinned Copper
Compression Lug M12 01371X Jointing
Technologies A10M12
70mm2 Tinned Copper
Compression Lug M12 08421S Jointing
Technologies A14M12
120mm2 Tinned Copper
Compression Lug M12 09023L Jointing
Technologies A24M12
Bimetallic Splice (35mm2
Copper/50mm2 Aluminium)
09891N Cembre BMRP040-CU32
Bimetallic Splice (70mm2
Copper/120mm2 Aluminium)
08683E Cembre BMAP100-CU70
M12 Transition Washer Kit 13600K Sicame HBFTWTW1/4
M16 Transition Washer Kit 13601U Sicame HBFTWTW1/5
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3.9 Earth Bar, Rebar Connectors and Earth Points
Description Material Code
Supplier Supplier Part No
Photo
Earth Bar 6 Way Standard (M10 Studs)
02477T Jointing Technologies
LK245-6W
Rebar Clamp for 20-25mm Rebar
(refer to Appendix A.2 for datasheet)
01351F Jointing Technologies
RBC025
2 Hole Earth Point with 1500mm Welded Tail (use with RBC020 and RBC025)
(refer to Appendix A.3 for datasheet)
01353A Jointing Technologies
EGP-021500
3.10 Inspection Pits
Description Material Code
Supplier Supplier Part No
Photo
Concrete Earth Inspection Pit 03567W Jointing Technologies
ERH02W
Plastic Earth Inspection Pit 03566M Jointing Technologies
EPP002W
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3.11 Consumables
Description Material Code
Supplier Supplier Part No
Photo
Bicon X Paste 225g Tube 01059L Jointing Technologies
BX1-225
Paint Cold Galvanising Aerosol 400ml
23370A Jointing Technologies
3M Scotch 1617
Bitumastic Black Paint 5l 23363V DG Protective Coatings
AB02-5
Denso Tape 50mm x 10m 03452G Jointing Technologies
8101002
Castrol Rustilo 431 Grease 12.5kg Keg
Contact supplier
Jointing Technologies
n/a
Marconite Earthing Compound 25kg Bag Pre-mixed
03132R Jointing Technologies
CM025-PM
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3.12 Exothermic Welding
Description Material Code
Supplier Supplier Part No
Photo
All Products Contact supplier
Jointing Technologies
Various
3.13 Fence Components
Description Material Code
Supplier Supplier Part No
Photo
Standoff Insulator
(refer to Appendix A.4 for datasheet)
Contact supplier
Mosdorfer 269088
3.14 Security Products
Description Material Code
Supplier Supplier Part No
Photo
Cable Guard Galvanised 2.44m x 50mm
09005N Hugh Prichard
55-18-10
Cable Guard Galvanised 2.44m x 25mm
09003T Hugh Prichard
55-18-20
Cable Guard Galvanised 2.44m x 75mm
09004D Hugh Prichard
55-18-30
Nail Twist 75mm BZP Drive (for cable guard)
13414S FixFirm U851-372
Guardian Security Products Contact supplier
Alcomet Various
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3.15 Miscellaneous
Description Material Code
Supplier Supplier Part No
Photo
Rubber Fluted Switchboard Mat Tested to 1500V to BS 921/1976 2m x 914mm wide x 9.5mm thick
33412C Jointing Technologies
n/a
4 References
EDS 06-0010 Earthing Materials Specification (internal only)
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Appendix A – Manufacturer Datasheets
A.1 Earth Rods
Earth Rod Driving Stud 19mm
02473E or 02478D (replaces 01628V)
Earth Rod Coupling 19mm Copper Alloy
02475Y (replaces 02468U)
Earth Rod Copperbond Extensible 16mm x 1.2m
02472U (replaces 02459V)
Earth Rod Driving Point
02479N (replaces 02465Q)
Earth Rod Driving Point
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A.2 Rebar Clamps
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A.3 Earth Points
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A.4 Standoff Insulators