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Earthing

Earthing
Introduction 6/2
Product selection guide 6/4

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 Earthing
Introduction

Furse earthing components are manufactured to meet exacting British, European

and International standards to ensure robust, long lasting performance in even
the harshest soil conditions.

All components are designed to withstand mechanical Furse earthing and equipotential bonding products offer the
damage and the thermal and electromechanical stresses from surest solution to this problem.
the earth fault and leakage currents expected within an
installation. From pipe clamps and metalwork bonds to connect to
accessible metal parts, to low resistance copper conductor
These components, combined together, form the earth and high quality earth rods for the earthing arrangement -
termination system - the vital system for dispersing those Furse products are designed to perform.
dangerous lightning and fault currents safely and effectively
into the ground. And where our standard range doesn’t quite fit your
requirements, with full design and manufacturing capability
Following National & International standards, we recommend we can design a special component to suit.
a single integrated earth termination system for a structure,
combining lightning protection earthing with power and Special component design and manufacture
telecommunication system earthing. Our standard range is designed to meet the vast
majority of earthing applications. However, on occasion,
This integrated approach ensures all systems are you may have the need for a non-standard part, for example
appropriately cross-bonded and earthed, to fully safeguard where connecting large copper cable or tape to a rod, or to
against the risk of voltage differences which might otherwise metalwork.
give rise to flashover or electric shock.
Where this is the case, our technical engineering team can
design a special component to your needs, which on approval
can be manufactured in the quantity specified for the project.

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 Earthing
Product selection guide

Product selection guide - Earthing In addition to the conductors, earth rods and plates or any
No. Type Section / Page No. combination thereof can be used to achieve an effective earth
1. Conductors 3/1 depending on the site conditions.
2. Earth rods 7/4
3. Earth plates 7/10 2 2. Earth rods
4. FurseWELD exothermic welding 9/2 Earth rods take advantage of lower
5. Compression connectors 8/23 resistivity soils at greater depths than
6. Mechanical clamps 8/2 normal excavation will allow.
7. Earth inspection pits 7/9
8. Earth bars 8/18 3. Earth plates
9. Earth electrode backfills 7/11 Earth plates are used to attain an effective
3
earth in shallow soils with underlying rocks
or in locations with large amounts of
buried services. They can also provide
Earthing protection at potentially dangerous places
e.g. HV switching positions.
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An effective earthing system is a fundamental requirement
of any modern structure or system for operational and/or
Main aspects and individual components of an earthing system
safety reasons. Without such a system, the safety of
a structure, the equipment contained within it and its
occupants are compromised.

Earthing systems typically fall into (but are not limited to) one
of the following categories:
–– Power generation, transmission and distribution
–– Lightning protection
– – Control of undesirable static electricity
– – Telecommunications

The following schematic illustrates the key elements of an

effective earthing system.

Conductors and earth electrodes

As with lightning protection, the first choice faced by the 8
designer of an earthing system is the type of conductor to be
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used. The correct choice of conductor is extremely important, 1
whether it be a simple below ground electrode or a complex
2
computer room signal reference grid.

1
1. Conductors 4
We offer three types of conductor:
– Flat tape
5
– Solid circular
– Stranded cable
1

It is important that earthing conductors should be correctly

sized for their application, as they may be required to carry a 5
considerable current for several seconds. A range of conductor
materials is available. Above ground, copper, aluminium and
steel may be used. Below ground, copper is the most common
choice due to its high resistance to corrosion.

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 Connectors and terminations FurseWELD connections allow conductors to carry higher
currents than other types of connections. They will
An effective earthing system relies on joints and connections never loosen, are highly conductive and have excellent
to have good electrical conductivity with high mechanical corrosion resistance.
strength. Poorly chosen or badly installed joints and
connectors can compromise the safe operation of an earthing 5 5. Compression connectors
system. We offer a range of connectors and termination For applications where exothermic
methods to suit a wide range of applications: welding is not appropriate for creating
permanent connections, compression
4
4. FurseWELD exothermic welding connectors may be used.
A simple, self-contained method of
forming high quality electrical connections Compression connectors produce very
which requires no external power or robust joints which can be buried in the
heat source. Connections are made using ground or in concrete.
the high temperature reaction of
powdered copper oxide and aluminium. 6. Mechanical clamps
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Where permanent connections are not
appropriate, mechanical clamps offer the
ideal solution. These are typically used on
smaller scale installations where periodic
This illustration is designed to demonstrate the main aspects and
individual components of an earthing system. It is not disconnection for testing is required.
intended to represent an actual scheme conforming to a particular
code of practice. The drawing is not to scale. All Furse mechanical clamps are
manufactured from high copper content
alloy. They have high mechanical
strength, excellent corrosion resistance
and conductivity.
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7. Earth inspection pits
Regular inspection and testing of the
earthing system is essential. Inspection
pits allow easy access to earth
electrodes and conductors to facilitate
this procedure.

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8. Earth bars
Earth bars are an efficient and
convenient way of providing a common
3
earth point. Integral disconnecting
1 links mean the earth bars can be isolated
3 for testing purposes.

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9. Earth electrode backfills
7 Earth electrode backfills are to be used
in areas where required resistance
6
1 levels are difficult to achieve. These
2
products effectively act to increase the
electrode’s surface area thus lowering its
resistance to earth.

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Earth electrodes
Introduction 7/2

Earth rods
Threaded copperbond earth rod 7/4
Unthreaded copperbond earth rod 7/5
Solid copper & stainless steel earth rod 7/6
Earth rod seal 7/7

Earth hammer & rig

Earth rod hammer 7/8
Hammer rig 7/8

Inspection pits
Lightweight inspection pit 7/9
Concrete inspection pit 7/9

Earth plate & lattice

Earth plate (solid copper) 7/10
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Earth mat (lattice copper) 7/10

Backfill materials
FurseCEM® conductive aggregate 7/11
Bentonite moisture retaining clay 7/11

Earth resistance test equipment

DET-14C clamp-on earth resistance tester 7/12
DET3TC digital earth resistance tester 7/12
DET4TD2 digital earth resistance tester 7/13
DET2/2 digital earth resistance tester 7/13

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 Earth electrodes
Introduction

Three types of Furse earth rod are available, but the copperbonded steel cored rod
is by far the most popular, due to its combination of strength, corrosion resistance
and comparatively low cost.

Quality earth rods are commonly made from either solid Solid copper rod
copper, stainless steel or copperbonded steel. Furse solid copper earth rods offer greater resistance to
corrosion. They are ideally used in applications where soil
Solid copper and stainless steel rods offer a very high level conditions are very aggressive, such as soils with high salt
of corrosion resistance at the expense of lower strength content.
and higher cost.
Stainless steel rod
Copperbond rod Stainless steel rods are used to overcome many of the
Furse copperbond earth rods probably offer to the installer problems caused by galvanic corrosion which can take place
the best and most economical earth rods available. They are between dissimilar metals buried in close proximity. Furse
made by molecularly bonding 99.9% pure electrolytic copper stainless steel earth rods are highly resistant to corrosion.
on to a low carbon steel core. Furse rods are not of the
sheathed type. They are highly resistant to corrosion, and
because the steel used has a very high tensile strength, they
can be driven by power hammers to great depths.

The counter-bored couplings are made from high copper

content alloy, commercial brass is not used. This again
ensures excellent corrosion resistance and high strength.

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Diameter of rod
One common misconception is that the diameter of the rod
has a drastic effect on lowering earth resistance. This is
not true! As the graph shows, you only lower the resistance
value by 9.5% by doubling the diameter of the rod (which
means increasing the weight and the cost of the rod by
approximately 400%).

Thus the rationale is: Use the most economical rod that soil
conditions will allow you to drive. This is one of the ways to
ensure that you don’t waste money on over-dimensioned rods.

Effect of electrode diameter

on resistance

100%
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80%

60%

40%

0%
Rod
Diameter
1/2” 3/4” 1” 11/4” 11/2” 13/4” 2”

Thread and shank diameters

Confusion often arises between thread and shank diameters
for threaded rods.

The thread rolling process, used by quality rod manufacturers,

raises the surface of the rod so that thread diameter (B) is
greater than shank diameter (A) (see drawing).

All threads are Unified National Coarse (UNC-2A).

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 Earth electrodes
Earth rods

Threaded copperbond earth rod

Driving stud
Nominal diameter Length Thread ‘B’ UNC Shank ‘A’ Weight each
Part no. (”) (mm) (”) (mm) (kg)
RB105 Ø 1⁄ 2 1,200 9
⁄16 12.7 1.18
RB110 Ø ⁄21
1,500 9
⁄16 12.7 1.55
RB115 Ø 1⁄ 2 1,800 9
⁄16 12.7 1.76
RB125 Ø 1⁄ 2 2,400 9
⁄16 12.7 2.36
RB205-FU Ø 5⁄ 8 1,200 5
⁄8 14.2 1.53
RB210 Ø 5⁄ 8 1,500 5
⁄8 14.2 1.88
Threaded RB215 Ø ⁄85
1,800 5
⁄8 14.2 2.29
coupling RB220-FU Ø 5⁄ 8 2,100 5
⁄8 14.2 2.51
RB225 Ø 5⁄ 8 2,400 5
⁄8 14.2 3.00
RB235 Ø 5⁄ 8 3,000 5
⁄8 14.2 3.79
RB305 Ø 3⁄4 1,200 3
⁄4 17.2 2.19
RB310 Ø 3⁄4 1,500 3
⁄4 17.2 2.73
RB315 Ø 3⁄4 1,800 3
⁄4 17.2 3.27
RB320-FU Ø 3⁄4 2,100 3
⁄4 17.2 3.83
RB325 Ø ⁄43
2,400 3
⁄4 17.2 4.35
RB335 Ø 3⁄4 3,000 3
⁄4 17.2 5.44
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– High tensile low carbon steel core with minimum 250 microns of copper

Fittings
Type Weight
Part no. (”) (kg)
CG170 1
⁄ 2 Coupling 0.09
Rod CG270 5
⁄ 8 Coupling 0.08
CG370 3
⁄4 Coupling 0.13
ST100 1
⁄ 2 Driving stud 0.05
ST200 5
⁄ 8 Driving stud 0.08
ST300 3
⁄4 Driving stud 0.12

Standards

IEC/BS EN 62561-2
BS 7430

UL467 (RB125, RB225, A

RB235, RB325, RB335,
CG270, CG370)

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Earth rods

Unthreaded copperbond earth rod

Diameter Length Weight each
Part no. (mm) (mm) (kg)
Driving head RB005 Ø 9.0 mm 1200 mm 0.62
RB103 Ø 12.7 mm 1200 mm 1.18
RB107 Ø 12.7 mm 1500 mm 1.55
RB116 Ø 12.7 mm 1800 mm 1.76
RB126 Ø 12.7 mm 2400 mm 2.36
RB203 Ø 14.2 mm 1200 mm 1.53
RB213 Ø 14.2 mm 1500 mm 1.88
RB216 Ø 14.2 mm 1800 mm 2.29
RB217 Ø 14.2 mm 2000 mm 2.51
RB223 Ø 14.2 mm 2100 mm 2.68
RB226 Ø 14.2 mm 2400 mm 3.00
RB236 Ø 14.2 mm 3000 mm 3.79
Rod RB306 Ø 17.2 mm 1200 mm 2.19
RB313 Ø 17.2 mm 1500 mm 2.73
RB316 Ø 17.2 mm 1800 mm 3.27
Taper coupling
RB317 Ø 17.2 mm 2000 mm 3.64
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RB323 Ø 17.2 mm 2100 mm 3.83
RB326 Ø 17.2 mm 2400 mm 4.35
RB336 Ø 17.2 mm 3000 mm 5.44
– High tensile low carbon steel core with minimum 250 microns of copper

Fittings
Weight each
Part no. Type (kg)
CG177 12.7 mm Coupling 0.09
CG277 14.2 mm Coupling 0.08
CG377 17.2 mm Coupling 0.13
ST107 12.7 mm Driving head 0.25
ST207 14.2 mm Driving head 0.22
ST307 17.2 mm Driving head 0.27
Standards

BS 7430

UL467 (RB126, RB226,

RB236, RB326, RB336)

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Earth rods

Solid copper and stainless steel earth rod

Driving stud
Diameter Length Weight each
Part no. (mm) (mm) (kg)
Solid copper rod
RC010 Ø 15 1200 1.88
RC011 Ø 15 1500 2.35
RC012 Ø 15 3000 4.70
RC015 Ø 20 1200 3.34
RC016 Ø 20 1500 4.18
RC017 Ø 20 3000 8.36
Rod
Solid copper rod kit
RC010-KIT Ø 15 8 ft (2440 mm) 3.82
RC015-KIT Ø 20 8 ft (2440 mm) 6.79
Stainless steel rod
RS005 Ø 16 1200 1.87
RS011 Ø 16 1500 2.34
Coupling
dowel RS012 Ø 16 3000 4.68
RS016 Ø 20 1500 3.65
RS017 Ø 20 3000 7.30
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Stainless steel rod kit
RS005-KIT Ø 16 mm 8 ft (2440 mm) 3.80 kg

Fittings
Weight each
Part no. Type (kg)
ST010 15 mm hardened steel driving stud for copper/stainless steel rod 0.02
ST015 20 mm hardened steel driving stud for copper/stainless steel rod 0.05
Spike CG013 Coupling dowel for 15 mm & 20 mm copper rod 0.02
CG005 Coupling dowel for 16 mm & 20 mm stainless steel rod 0.02
SP010 15 mm hardened steel spike for copper/stainless steel rod 0.02
SP015 20 mm hardened steel spike for copper/stainless steel rod 0.04
Standards

BS EN 50164-2
BS 7430

UL467 (RC010-KIT,
RC015-KIT,
RS005-KIT)

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Earth rod seal

Earth rod seal

Weight each
Part no. Description (kg)
Earth rod seal assembly
ES300 Earth rod seal and membrane seal 0.75
Earth rod seal pack
ES300-12 Seal pack for 1⁄2” (ø 12.7 mm) Copperbond rod 0.06
ES300-58 Seal pack for 5⁄8” (ø 14.2 mm) Copperbond rod 0.06
ES300-34 Seal pack for 3⁄4” (ø 17.2 mm) Copperbond rod 0.06
ES300-15 Seal pack for ø 15 mm solid copper rod 0.06
ES300-16 Seal pack for ø 16 mm solid copper rod 0.06
ES300-20 Seal pack for ø 20 mm solid copper rod 0.06
Standards Earth rod seal tube
ES310-03 Seal tube, 300 mm length 0.16
IEC/BS EN 62561-5
ES310-05 Seal tube, 500 mm length 0.27
ES310-10 Seal tube, 1,000 mm length 0.54
ES310-15 Seal tube, 1,500 mm length 0.81
ES310-20 Seal tube, 2,000 mm length 1.08
ES310-30 Seal tube, 3,000 mm length 1.62
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Accessory spanner set
ES320 Membrane seal torque spanner set 0.45
– W
 hen specifying a Furse earth rod seal, ensure that all relevant components are ordered - earth rod assembly, seal pack, seal tube,
accessory spanner set and lightweight inspection pit. The accessory spanner set may be used for multiple earth rod seal installations
– Please specify the correct size of earth rod seal pack for the earth rod, and the correct length of protective seal tube when ordering
Note: earth rod seal designed for use with clean, smooth Type ‘A’ damp proof membranes as defined by BS EN 13967, without the need for
adhesive, sealant or mastic. For uneven, textured or tanking damp proof membranes, if installed, or where hydrostatic conditions exist,
adhesive, sealant or mastic should be applied

Inspection pit
Earth rod seal pack
High performance
The earth rod seal pack
lightweight inspection pit.
comprises compression rings
& nitrile rubber ‘O’ rings.
Earth rod seal
Mates with the inspection pit
and seal tube.
Membrane seal
Designed to create a watertight
Earth rod seal tube seal between the damp proof
High impact ABS seal tube allows membrane and the seal tube.
the earth rod to pass directly
through the slab into the ground.

Membrane seal torque spanner set

Earth rod seal tube Enables tightening of the membrane
The Furse earth rod to match in size and seal to a damp proof membrane to 25 Nm
type to the earth rod seal pack. torque, for an effective, watertight seal.

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Earth hammer & rig

Earth rod hammer

Weight each
Part no. Description (kg)
HM005 Atlas Copco Cobra TT petrol driven hammer 24.00
HM010 Earth rod adapter (Suitable for 5⁄ 8” earth rods) 3.00
– For projects where hand driving is uneconomical owing to a large quantity of rods or unfavourable ground conditions, the earth rod
hammer can drastically cut installation times

Hammer rig
Weight each
Part no. Description (kg)
HM105 Hammer rig 196.35
– By mounting a hammer onto a rig, longer lengths of earth rods can be driven. For projects where large quantities of rods are required
cost savings can be achieved, for example, by using single 8 ft rods rather than 2 x 4 ft rods which would need couplers etc.
– Installation time is also considerably reduced. Please specify length of rod to be driven and type of hammer to be used when ordering.

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Inspection pits

Lightweight inspection pit

Load rating Weight each
Part no. Description (kg) (kg)
PT205 Lightweight inspection pit with grey polymer lid 5000 1.80
PT309-FU Lightweight inspection pit with black (unbranded) polymer lid 5000 1.80
PT110* Lightweight inspection pit with concrete lid 1200 7.50
Earth bar for lightweight inspection pit
PT004 5 hole earth bar 0.40
Accessories for polymer lid
AK005 6 mm Allen key 0.03
Accessories for concrete lid
602 Standards
BS EN 60228 JH100 M8 x 100 mm long mild steel ‘J’ bolt lifting hook 0.04
AS100 M8 x 60 stainless steel Allen caphead screw (2 per lid) 0.03
IEC/BS EN 62561-5
– Manufactured from high-performance, UV stable and chemically resistant polymer with either polymer or concrete lid to suit the application
– The lightweight inspection pit with polymer lid is load rated to 5,000 kg and is suitable for general to heavy duty use. It has a lockable lid
0 and improved working area compared to the concrete inspection pit. The lightweight inspection pit with concrete lid is load rated to
1,200 kg and is designed for use in pedestrianized and light vehicular areas. The lid can be locked in place, if required order 2 x
AS100 Allen caphead screws
*Not illustrated (drawing available on request)

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300 mm
256 mm
54 mm
158 mm

ø 200 mm Nominal

ø 70 mm

Concrete inspection pit

Weight each
Part no. Description (kg)
Earth bars for concrete inspection pit
PT005 Concrete inspection pit 30.00
Accessories
PT006 5 hole earth bar 0.40
PT007 7 hole earth bar 0.58
– The concrete inspection pit is load rated to 3,500 kg and is suitable for most types of earthing and lightning protection installations
– It is not suitable for use in areas where high load, small wheel vehicles are used. The lightweight inspection pit (PT205) is
recommended for this type of application

602 BS EN 60228
Standards
320 mm
BS EN 62561-5

0
192 mm

146 mm

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Earth plate & lattice

Earth plate (solid copper)

Dimensions Total surface area Weight each
Part no. (mm) (m2) (kg)
PE005 600 x 600 x 1.5 0.72 5.00
PE015 900 x 900 x 1.5 1.63 11.21
PE010 600 x 600 x 3 0.73 9.74
PE020 900 x 900 x 3 1.63 21.74

Standards – Solid copper earth plates offer a simple

alternative style of earth electrode
BS EN 12163 where high resistivity soil or rock
conditions prohibit the driving of
earth rods

Earth mat (lattice copper)

Dimensions Total surface area Weight each
Part no. (mm) (m2) (kg)
PE110 600 x 600 x 3 0.31 3.98
PE120 900 x 900 x 3 0.65 7.20

– M anufactured from high conductivity

copper tape, lattice earth mats are
designed to minimize the danger of
Standards
exposure to high step and touch voltages
BS EN 13601
to operators in situations such as High
Voltage switching

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Backfill materials

FurseCEM® conductive aggregate

Weight each
Part no. Description (kg)
CM025 FurseCEM ® 25.00
CM030 FurseCEM ® (supplied with cement) 25.00
– Certain ground conditions make it difficult to obtain a reliable earth resistance, whilst particular installations may require a very low
resistance. In such cases, FurseCEM® provides a convenient and permanent solution. By adding FurseCEM® in place of sand and
aggregate, to cement, a conductive concrete is formed. This electrically conductive medium has many applications in the electrical/
construction industry, including RF and microwave screening, static control and, of course, earthing, for which it was specifically
developed
– When used
. as a backfill for earth electrodes, FurseCEM® impregnated concrete greatly increases the electrode’s surface area thus
lowering its resistance to earth
For further information on FurseCEM®, please contact the Furse sales office. A separate datasheet available on request.

Topsoil

FurseCEM®
Standards Concrete
Mix

BS EN 50164-7 Rock ,

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Sand,
Shale,
etc.

Earth Rod
Electrode

Bentonite moisture retaining clay

Weight each
Part no. Description (kg)
CM015 Bentonite powder 25.00
CM020 Bentonite granules 25.00
– Used as an earth-electrode backfill to reduce soil resistivity by retaining moisture. The clay is a sodium activated montmorillonite,
which when mixed with water swells to many times its dry volume. It has the ability to hold its moisture content for a considerable
period of time and to absorb moisture from the surrounding soil (e.g. from rainfall)
CoSHH datasheet available on request

Topsoil

Moisture
Retaining
Clay

Rock,
Sand,
Shale,
etc.

Earth Rod
Electrode

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Earth resistance test equipment

Clamp-on earth resistance tester

Weight each
Part no. Description (kg)
DET14C Clamp-on earth resistance tester 0.75
–  easures earth/ground resistance and current flow by the clamp-on method
M
– Capable of taking ground resistance readings from 0.05 Ω to 1500 Ω
– Capable of measuring ground leakage current from 0.5 mA to 35 A
– Extra large 39 mm jaws

Digital earth resistance tester

Weight each
Part no. Description (kg)
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DET3TC Digital earth resistance tester 1.0
DET4TD2 Digital earth resistance tester 1.0
– DET3TC three-terminal digital model includes Attached Rod Technique (ART) capability
– DET3TC measures ground resistance from 0.01 Ω to 2000 Ω and earth voltages up to 100 V
– With optional clamp, the DET3TC can read ground current from 0.5 mA to 19.9 A
– DET4TD2 capable of 2 pole, 3 pole and 4 pole testing
– DET4TD2 measures ground resistance from 0.01 Ω to 20,000 Ω and includes a voltmeter to measure ground voltages up to 100 V

Digital earth resistance tester

Weight each
Part no. Description (kg)
DET2/2 Digital earth resistance tester 5.0
– Four-terminal digital model for large, critical ground systems
– Includes an extra digit of resolution (to 0.001) on readings, together with an interference filter, test current control and, most
importantly, adjustable test current frequency (105-160 Hz)
– Can be used to make earth resistivity measurements

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Earth bonds & clamps

Mechanical clamps Static earth connection points

Rod to tape clamp (type A) 8/2 Eyebolt 8/16
Rod to cable clamp (type G) 8/2 Static earth receptacle 8/16
‘U’ bolt rod clamp (type E) 8/3
‘U’ bolt rod clamp (type GUV) 8/3 Static earth clamps
Rod to cable clamp (type B) 8/4 Stainless steel earthing clamp 8/17
Rebar clamp 8/4 Stainless steel earthing clamp & reel 8/17
Rebar to rebar connecting clip 8/5
Rebar to conductor connecting clip 8/5 Earth bars
Introduction 8/18
Earth points Earth bar 8/19
Single hole earth point 8/6 Earth bar with single disconnecting link 8/20
Two hole earth point 8/7 Earth bar with twin disconnecting link 8/21
Rebar to conductor connecting clip 8/7
Earth bar accessories
Earth bosses Swan-neck link 8/22
Earth boss 8/9 Disconnecting link 8/22
Insulator 8/22
Bonds & clamps
Type H high strength splitbolt connector 8/8 Compression connectors
Tower earth clamp 8/10 ‘C’ shape connector - Copper 8/23
B bond 8/10 ‘C’ shape connector - Tinned copper 8/24
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Metalwork bond 8/11
Straight setscrew cable socket 8/11 Cable lug
RWP bond 8/12 Tinned copper cable lug 8/25
Watermain bond 8/12
Compression connector dies
Pipe bonds & clamps ‘C’ shape connector die 8/26
Pipe bond 8/13
Pipe clamp 8/13 Compression tools
Hydraulic crimping tool 8/27
Flexible braid bonds Hydraulic crimping head and pump 8/27
Flexible flat copper braid bond 8/14 Battery powered hydraulic crimping tool 8/28
Flexible circular copper braid bond 8/15 Battery powered hydraulic cutting tool 8/28

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Mechanical clamps

Rod to tape clamp (type A)

Nominal rod diameter Max. conductor Weight each
Part no. (”) (mm) (mm) (kg)
CR105 Ø 1⁄ 2 Ø 12.7 26 x 12 0.15
CR105 Ø 5⁄ 8 Ø 16 26 x 12 0.15
CR105 Ø 3⁄4 Ø 20 26 x 10 0.15
CR108 Ø 5⁄ 8 Ø 16 30 x 2 0.16
CR108 Ø 3⁄4 Ø 20 30 x 2 0.16
CR110 Ø 5⁄ 8 Ø 16 40 x 12 0.24
CR115 Ø 5⁄ 8 Ø 16 51 x 8 0.30
CR125 Ø 3⁄4 Ø 20 51 x 12 0.30
CR130 Ø 1⁄ 2 Ø 12.7 26 x 20 0.23
CR130 Ø 5⁄ 8 Ø 16 26 x 18 0.23
CR130 Ø 3⁄4 Ø 20 26 x 10 0.23
CR130 Ø1 Ø 25 26 x 10 0.23
Standards –D esigned for connection of flat tape conductor to an earth rod. Corrosion resistance, conductivity and mechanical strength are
essential considerations in clamp design to ensure an earthing system remains operative for many years. All Furse earth rod clamps
IEC/BS EN 62561-1 Class H have high strength copper alloy bodies and screws e.g. aluminium bronze, phosphor bronze etc., commercial brass is not used
BS 7430 – Tightening torque 15 Nm

UL467 (CR105)

Rod to cable clamp (type G)

Nominal rod diameter Max. conductor Weight each
Part no. (”) (mm) (mm2) (kg)
CR505 Ø 3⁄ 8 Ø 9.5 6-35 0.03
CR510-FU* Ø ⁄2
1
Ø 12.7 16-50 0.05
G5 Ø 5⁄ 8 Ø 16 5.2-33.6 0.06
CR515* Ø 5⁄ 8 Ø 16 16-70 0.06
G6 Ø 3⁄4 Ø 20 5.2-33.6 0.06
CR520* Ø 3⁄4 Ø 20 35-95 0.06
CR525 Ø1 Ø 25 70-150 0.14
Standards –H  igh strength copper alloy clamp designed to provide a high quality, low resistance connection between solid circular or stranded
conductor and an earth rod
BS EN 62561-1 Class H
– Tightening torque 12 Nm
BS 7430
– *Suitable for use with Ø 8 mm solid circular copper conductor

UL 467 (G5 & G6)

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Mechanical clamps

‘U’ bolt rod clamp (type E)

Nominal rod/ rebar diameter Hole centres Tape width Weight each
Part no. (”) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg)
CR305 Ø 5⁄ 8 Ø 16 37 – 0.20
CR310 Ø 3⁄4 Ø 20 37 – 0.20
CR315 Ø1 Ø 25 37 – 0.20
CR320* Ø 5⁄ 8 Ø 16 37 25 0.26
CR325 Ø 11⁄2 Ø 38 54 – 0.37
CR330 Ø2 Ø 50 64 – 0.44
CR326 Ø 1 ⁄2
1
Ø 38 54 25 0.43
Standards –H igh strength copper alloy ‘U’ bolt clamp designed to provide a high quality, low resistance connection between flat tape or stranded
conductor and earth rod or rebar. ‘U’ Bolt threaded M10
IEC/BS EN 62561-1 Class H – *CR320 includes additional plate to allow tape to be clamped without drilling
BS 7430

UL 467 (CR305)

‘U’ bolt rod clamp (type GUV)

Nominal rod/ rebar diameter Conductor range Weight each
Part no. (”) (mm) (mm2) (kg)
CR700* Ø 5⁄ 8 Ø 16 16-95 0.39
CR700* Ø 3⁄4 Ø 20 16-70 0.39
CR705 Ø 5⁄ 8 Ø 16 70-185 0.39
CR705 Ø 3⁄4 Ø 20 70-150 0.39
CR730 Ø 5⁄ 8 Ø 16 150-300 0.62
CR730 Ø 3⁄4 Ø 20 150-300 0.62
CR710 Ø1 Ø 25 16-70 0.39
CR740 Ø1 Ø 25 70-150 0.39
CR750 Ø1 Ø 25 150-300 0.62
Standards –H igh strength copper alloy ‘U’ bolt clamp designed to provide a high quality, low resistance connection between solid circular or
stranded conductor and an earth rod or rebar
IEC/BS EN 62561-1 Class H – Tightening torque 12 Nm
BS 7430
– * Suitable for use with Ø 8 mm solid circular copper conductor

UL 467 (CR700,
CR705, CR730)

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Mechanical clamps

Rod to cable clamp (type B)

Nominal rod diameter Weight each
Part no. (”) (mm) Rod type Bolt size (kg)
CR205 Ø 3⁄ 8 Ø 9.5 Copperbond M8 0.09
CR215 Ø 5⁄ 8 Ø 16 Copperbond M10 0.30
CR220 Ø 5⁄ 8 Ø 15 Solid copper M10 0.30
CR225 Ø 3⁄4 Ø 20 Copperbond M10 0.30
CR230 Ø 3⁄4 Ø 20 Solid copper M10 0.30
–H
 igh strength copper alloy cable lug clamp designed to provide a high quality, low resistance connection between stranded conductor
Standards and earth rod

IEC/BS EN 62561-1 Class H

BS 7430

Rebar clamp

Conductor
size Rebar diameter Conductor Weight each
Part no. (mm) (mm) material (kg)
BN150 Ø8 Ø 8-18 Copper 0.32
BN155 Ø8 Ø 18-38 Copper 0.75
– High strength copper alloy rebar clamp for bonding to reinforcing bars, steam pipes, handrails etc.
– Tightening torque 15 Nm (BN155 - M10); 5 Nm (BN155 - M6)

Standards

BS 7430

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Rebar to rebar connecting clip

Maximum rebar Maximum rebar Weight

diameter (A) diameter (B) each
Part no. (mm) (mm) (kg)
RR812 Ø8 Ø 12 0.05
RR1616 Ø 16 Ø 16 0.05
RR2121 Ø 20 Ø 20 0.06
RR2626 Ø 25 Ø 25 0.07
RR3232 Ø 32 Ø 32 0.07
RR3838 Ø 40 Ø 40 0.08
Standards –M anufactured from high quality stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance. Simple to install, providing a secure connection
between internal reinforcing bars
IEC/BS EN 62561-1 Class H – Tightening torque 12 Nm
BS 7430

Rebar to conductor connecting clip

Rebar diameter Conductor Weight each
Part no. (mm) size (kg)
Rebar to flat tape
RC25-087095 Ø 25 25 x 3 mm 0.07
Rebar to stranded/solid circular conductor
RC812-0850 Ø 12 50 mm 2 or Ø 8 mm 0.05
RC16-087095 Ø 16 Ø 8 mm dia., 50-70-95 mm 2 0.06
RC20-087095 Ø 20 Ø 8 mm dia., 50-70-95 mm 2 0.07
RC25-087095 Ø 25 Ø 8 mm dia., 50-70-95 mm 2 0.07
RC32-087095 Ø 32 Ø 8 mm dia., 50-70-95 mm 2
0.07
RC40-087095 Ø 40 Ø 8 mm dia., 50-70-95 mm 2 0.08
Standards –Manufactured from high quality stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance. Simple to install, providing a secure connection
between internal reinforcing bars and flat tape, solid circular or stranded conductor
BS EN 62561-1 Class H – Tightening torque 12 Nm
BS 7430

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Earth points

Earth points
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Furse earth points are available for direct connection to conductors, or with additional pre-welded tail (single or double 70 mm2
PVC insulated cable) to enable connection to internal rebar arrangements via mechanical clamps (see product tables for
individual product availability).

Single hole earth point

Hole size Length Weight each
Part no. (mm) (mm) (kg)
PC100-FU M8 x 15 80 0.14
PC101 M10 x 15 80 0.14
PC102 M12 x 15 80 0.14
PC103 M16 x 15 80 0.14

Standards Weight each

BS EN 50164-1 Class H Part no. Description (kg)
BS 7430 Single hole earth point with single pre-welded tail
PC105 PC100-FU earth point with pre-welded 500 earth cable 0.56
UL96 (PC105, PC106, PC106 PC101 earth point with pre-welded 500 earth cable 0.56
PC107, PC108)
PC107 PC102 earth point with pre-welded 500 earth cable 0.56
PC108 PC103 earth point with pre-welded 500 earth cable 0.56
– Stem diameter = 10.7 mm (70 mm ) 2

– Tightening torque 8 Nm

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Two hole earth point

Hole size Length Weight each
Part no. Description (mm) (mm) (kg)
PC115-FU Supplied c/w front plate for connection of 25 mm x 3 mm
PC115-FU copper tape or 70 mm 2 stranded copper cable M8 x 12 80 0.44
PC120 Supplied c/w front plate for connection of 25 mm x 3 mm
copper tape or 8 mm Ø solid circular copper M8 x 12 80 0.44
PC125 Supplied without front plate M8 x 12 80 0.28
Two hole earth point with single pre-welded tail
PC116 PC115-FU earth point with pre-welded 500 mm earth cable 0.84
PC121 PC120 earth point with pre-welded 500 mm earth cable 0.84
PC125 PC126-FU PC125 earth point with pre-welded 500 mm earth cable 0.84
Two hole earth point with double pre-welded tail
PC216 PC115-FU earth point with pre-welded 2 x 500 mm earth cable 1.26
PC221 PC120 earth point with pre-welded 2 x 500 mm earth cable 1.26
– Stem Ø = 10.7 mm (70 mm2)
Standards – Tightening torque 8 Nm

IEC/BS EN 62561-1 Class H

BS 7430

UL96 (PC116, PC121,

PC126-FU, PC216)
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Four hole earth point

Hole size Length Weight each
Part no. Description (mm) (mm) (kg)
PC110 Earth point only M8 x 14 75 0.41
Four hole earth point with single pre-welded tail
PC111 PC110 earth point with pre-welded 500 mm earth cable 1.14
Four hole earth point with double pre-welded tail
PC211* PC110 earth point with pre-welded 2 x 500 mm earth cable 1.23
– Stem Ø = 10.7 mm (70 mm2)
– Tightening torque 12 Nm

Standards

BS EN 50164-1 Class H
BS 7430

UL96 (PC111, PC211)

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Splitbolt connector

Type H high strength splitbolt connector

Conductor range
Main min Main max Tap min Tap max Dimension (B) Weight each
Part no. (mm2) (mm2) (mm2) (mm2) (mm) (kg)
8H-FU 4 10 2.5 10 4.1 0.02
4H-FU 10 16 2.5 16 5.5 0.03
2H-FU 16 25 4 25 6.9 0.04
1H-FU 25 35 4 35 8.4 0.06
10H-FU 35 50 4 50 9.7 0.09
20H-FU 35 70 4 70 11.2 0.14
30H-FU 50 95 4 95 13.6 0.17
40H-FU 50 120 6 120 14.7 0.18
Standards 350M-FU 95 185 6 185 18.2 0.35
– For copper to copper connections. No special tools required. Tinned copper splitbolt connectors available on request
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Earth bosses

Earth boss
Length Diameter Thread Weight each
Part no. (mm) (mm) size Material (kg)
EB0000 25 Ø 25 M8 Mild steel 0.11
EB1000 25 Ø 25 M8 Stainless steel 0.11
EB0110 30 Ø 30 M8 Mild steel 0.18
EB1110 30 Ø 30 M8 Stainless steel 0.18
EB0111 30 Ø 30 M10 Mild steel 0.20
EB1111 30 Ø 30 M10 Stainless steel 0.20
EB0120 30 Ø 40 M8 Mild steel 0.24
EB1120 30 Ø 40 M8 Stainless steel 0.24
EB0121 30 Ø 40 M10 Mild steel 0.26
Standards EB1121 30 Ø 40 M10 Stainless steel 0.26
EB0130 30 Ø 50 M8 Mild steel 0.29
BS 7430
EB1130 30 Ø 50 M8 Stainless steel 0.29
EB0131 30 Ø 50 M10 Mild steel 0.31
EB1131 30 Ø 50 M10 Stainless steel 0.31
EB0211 40 Ø 30 M10 Mild steel 0.33
EB1211 40 Ø 30 M10 Stainless steel 0.33
EB0212 40 Ø 30 M12 Mild steel 0.36
EB1212 40 Ø 30 M12 Stainless steel 0.36
EB0221 40 Ø 40 M10 Mild steel 0.43
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EB1221 40 Ø 40 M10 Stainless steel 0.43
EB0222 40 Ø 40 M12 Mild steel 0.45
EB1222 40 Ø 40 M12 Stainless steel 0.45
EB0231 40 Ø 50 M10 Mild steel 0.53
EB1231 40 Ø 50 M10 Stainless steel 0.53
EB0232 40 Ø 50 M12 Mild steel 0.55
EB1232 40 Ø 50 M12 Stainless steel 0.55
EB0311 50 Ø 30 M10 Mild steel 0.50
EB1311 50 Ø 30 M10 Stainless steel 0.50
EB0312 50 Ø 30 M12 Mild steel 0.52
EB1312 50 Ø 30 M12 Stainless steel 0.52
EB0321 50 Ø 40 M10 Mild steel 0.65
EB1321 50 Ø 40 M10 Stainless steel 0.65
EB0322 50 Ø 40 M12 Mild steel 0.67
EB1322 50 Ø 40 M12 Stainless steel 0.67
EB001 50 Ø 50 M10 Mild steel 0.80
EB1331 50 Ø 50 M10 Stainless steel 0.80
EB0332 50 Ø 50 M12 Mild steel 0.80
EB1332 50 Ø 50 M12 Stainless steel 0.80
– E arth boss manufactured from mild steel (to 970 230M07 grade EN1A) or stainless steel (grade 316L) complete with stainless steel
studs, nuts and washers - grade 316. For welding to steel vessels, tanks, structures etc. Wrap connections with Denso tape

Continuous
5 mm Fillet Weld

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Bonds & clamps

Tower earth clamp

Conductor range Channel thickness Conductor Weight each
Part no. (mm2) (mm) Bolt size material (kg)
BN125* 16-70 10 M10 Copper 0.13
BN130 70-120 10 M12 Copper 0.22
BN300-FU* 25-50 10 M10 Copper 0.08
BN305* 25-50 10 M10 Aluminium 0.05
BN320 120-185 10 M12 Copper 0.30
BN325 185-240 10 M12 Copper 0.40
– For bonding copper cable or wire to steel structures
– Tightening torque 12 Nm
– * Suitable for use with Ø 8 mm solid circular conductor

Standards

BS EN 62561-1 Class H
BS 7430

B bond
Maximum tape width Conductor Weight each
Part no. (mm) Bolt size material (kg)
BN105 26 M10 Copper 0.12
BN005 26 M10 Aluminium 0.06
BN113 31 M10 Copper 0.15
BN114 40 M10 Copper 0.18
BN117 50 M10 Copper 0.20
– For bonding tape to steel structures
– Tightening torque 17 Nm

Standards

IEC/BS EN 62561-1 Class H

BS 7430

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Metalwork bond
Conductor size Conductor Weight
Part no. (mm) material each (kg)
CS350 Ø8 Copper 0.37
CS355 Ø8 Aluminium 0.17
– For connecting to all types of metal structures up to 13 mm thickness
– Tightening torque - M8 bolt: 10 Nm, M10 bolt: 12 Nm

Standards

BS EN 62561-1 Class H
BS 7430

Straight setscrew cable socket

Palm hole Weight

Conductor size diameter Conductor each
Part no. (mm) (mm) material (kg)
SX450 Ø8 12 Copper 0.11
SX455 Ø8 12 Aluminium 0.05
– For bonding copper and aluminium conductors to steelwork
– Tightening torque 3 Nm

Standards

BS EN 62561-1 Class H

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RWP bond

Maximum Weight
tape width Conductor each
Part no. (mm) Bolt size material (kg)
BN115 26 M10 Copper 0.12
BN010 26 M10 Aluminium 0.07
– For bonding tape to rainwater pipes, handrails etc.

Standards

BS 7430

Watermain bond

Maximum Weight
tape width Conductor each
Part no. (mm) material (kg)
BN120 26 Copper 0.26
– For bonding tape to large diameter pipes

Standards

BS 7430

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Pipe bonds & clamps

Pipe bond

Conductor Pipe Weight

size diameter Conductor each
Part no. (mm) (mm) material (kg)
BN175 Ø8 Ø 50-200 Copper 0.46
BN176 Ø8 Ø 50-200 Aluminium 0.25
– For bonding to ducts and large diameter pipeworks. Additional lengths available to order
– Tightening torque - M6 bolt: 6 Nm, M10 bolt: 12 Nm

Standards

BS EN 62561-1 Class H
BS 7430

Pipe clamp
Pipe diameter Pipe diameter Conductor range Weight each
Part no. (”) (mm) (mm 2) (kg)
3902 Ø 1⁄2 -1 Ø 13-25 25-95 0.3
3903 Ø 11⁄4 -2 Ø 32-50 25-95 0.4
3904 Ø 21⁄ 2 -3 1⁄2 Ø 65-90 25-95 0.5
3905-TB Ø 4-5 Ø 100-125 25-95 0.6
3906-TB Ø6 Ø 150 25-95 0.8
3907 Ø8 Ø 200 25-95 1.0
3908 Ø 10 Ø 250 25-95 1.1
3909-TB Ø 12 Ø 300 25-95 1.5
Standards – Copper alloy clamp with zinc plated U-bolt

BS 7430

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Flexible braid bonds

Flexible flat copper braid bond

Overall braid Hole diameter Cross-sectional Weight

dimensions Length (A) area each
Part no. (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm 2) (kg)
Copper braid
FBB-6-200-7 12 x 1 200 Ø7 6 0.01
FBB-6-400-7 12 x 1 400 Ø7 6 0.02
FBB-10-200-7 15 x 1.5 200 Ø7 10 0.02
FBB-10-400-7 15 x 1.5 400 Ø7 10 0.04
FBB-16-200-9 19 x 2.5 200 Ø9 16 0.03
Standards FBB-16-400-9 19 x 2.5 400 Ø9 16 0.06
FBB-25-200-11 25 x 3 200 Ø 11 25 0.05
BS EN 13602
FBB-25-400-11 25 x 3 400 Ø 11 25 0.10
BS 7430
BN505 25 x 3.5 200 Ø 11 35 0.09
BN510 25 x 3.5 400 Ø 11 35 0.15
FBB-50-200-11 30 x 5 200 Ø 11 50 0.10
FBB-50-400-11 30 x 5 400 Ø 11 50 0.20
FBB-70-200-13 32 x 6 200 Ø 13 70 0.13
FBB-70-400-13 32 x 6 400 Ø 13 70 0.25
FBB-95-200-13 37 x 6 200 Ø 13 95 0.19
FBB-95-400-13 37 x 6 400 Ø 13 95 0.37
FBB-120-200-17 45 x 6 200 Ø 17 120 0.23
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FBB-120-400-17 45 x 6 400 Ø 17 120 0.46
FBB-150-200-17 50 x 8 200 Ø 17 150 0.30
FBB-150-400-17 50 x 8 400 Ø 17 150 0.60
Tinned copper braid
FBB-6-200-7-T 12 x 1 200 Ø7 6 0.01
FBB-6-400-7-T 12 x 1 400 Ø7 6 0.02
FBB-10-200-7-T 15 x 1.5 200 Ø7 10 0.02
FBB-10-400-7-T 15 x 1.5 400 Ø7 10 0.04
FBB-16-200-9-T 19 x 2.5 200 Ø9 16 0.03
FBB-16-400-9-T 19 x 2.5 400 Ø9 16 0.06
FBB-25-200-11-T 25 x 3 200 Ø 11 25 0.05
FBB-25-400-11-T 25 x 3 400 Ø 11 25 0.10
BN505-T 25 x 3.5 200 Ø 11 35 0.09
BN510-T 25 x 3.5 400 Ø 11 35 0.15
FBB-50-200-11-T 30 x 5 200 Ø 11 50 0.10
FBB-50-400-11-T 30 x 5 400 Ø 11 50 0.20
FBB-70-200-13-T 32 x 6 200 Ø 13 70 0.13
FBB-70-400-13-T 32 x 6 400 Ø 13 70 0.25
FBB-95-200-13-T 37 x 6 200 Ø 13 95 0.19
FBB-95-400-13-T 37 x 6 400 Ø 13 95 0.37
FBB-120-200-17-T 45 x 6 200 Ø 17 120 0.23
FBB-120-400-17-T 45 x 6 400 Ø 17 120 0.46
FBB-150-200-17-T 50 x 8 200 Ø 17 150 0.30
FBB-150-400-17-T 50 x 8 400 Ø 17 150 0.60
– Flexible copper or flexible tinned copper braid terminated with pressed ferrule connector at each end, suitable for bonding gates, doors,
fences etc. Pressed ferrule connection ensures maximum electrical contact with minimum earth resistance
– Standard braid sizes are shown. Braids are available in other sizes, lengths, materials or terminations to special order

A A

Length

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Flexible braid bonds

Flexible circular copper braid bond

Overall braid Hole Cross-sectional Weight

dimensions Length diameter (A) area each
Part no. (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm 2) (kg)
Copper braid
CBB-6-200-7 4.2 200 Ø7 6 0.01
CBB-6-400-7 4.2 400 Ø7 6 0.02
CBB-10-200-7 5.4 200 Ø7 10 0.02
CBB-10-400-7 5.4 400 Ø7 10 0.04
CBB-16-200-9 7 200 Ø9 16 0.03
Standards CBB-16-400-9 7 400 Ø9 16 0.06
CBB-25-200-11 8.5 200 Ø 11 25 0.05
BS EN 13602
CBB-25-400-11 8.5 400 Ø 11 25 0.10
BS 7430
CBB-50-200-11 11.5 200 Ø 11 50 0.10
CBB-50-400-11 11.5 400 Ø 11 50 0.20
CBB-70-200-13 14.5 200 Ø 13 70 0.13
CBB-70-400-13 14.5 400 Ø 13 70 0.25
CBB-95-200-13 16 200 Ø 13 95 0.19
CBB-95-400-13 16 400 Ø 13 95 0.37
Tinned copper braid
CBB-6-200-7-T 4.2 200 Ø7 6 0.01
CBB-6-400-7-T 4.2 400 Ø7 6 0.02
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CBB-10-200-7-T 5.4 200 Ø7 10 0.02
CBB-10-400-7-T 5.4 400 Ø7 10 0.04
CBB-16-200-9-T 7 200 Ø9 16 0.03
CBB-16-400-9-T 7 400 Ø9 16 0.06
CBB-25-200-11-T 8.5 200 Ø 11 25 0.05
CBB-25-400-11-T 8.5 400 Ø 11 25 0.10
CBB-50-200-11-T 11.5 200 Ø 11 50 0.10
CBB-50-400-11-T 11.5 400 Ø 11 50 0.20
CBB-70-200-13-T 14.5 200 Ø 13 70 0.13
CBB-70-400-13-T 14.5 400 Ø 13 70 0.25
CBB-95-200-13-T 16 200 Ø 13 95 0.19
CBB-95-400-13-T 16 400 Ø 13 95 0.37
– Flexible copper or flexible tinned copper braid terminated with pressed terminal log at each end, suitable for bonding gates, doors,
fences etc. Pressed terminal lug connection ensures maximum electrical contact with minimum earth resistance
– Standard braid sizes are shown. Braids are available in other sizes, lengths, materials or terminations to special order

A A

Length

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Static earth connection points

Eyebolt
Nominal copperbond rod diameter Weight each
Part no. (”) (kg)
BT150 5
⁄8 0.52
BT160 3
⁄4 0.52
– Screws direct onto a copperbond earth rod, offering an earth point for boats, trucks etc.

Standards

BS 7430

Static earth receptacle

Conductor Weight each
Part no. material (kg)
RX005 Copper 0.64
– For setting into roadways or runways. Provides a static discharge point for aircraft, fuel tankers, etc.

Standards

BS 7430

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Stainless steel earthing clamp

Jaw opening Cable length (max) Weight each
Part no. Description (mm) (m) (kg)
SK010 Medium duty earthing clamp 15 3 0.56
SK020 Heavy duty earthing clamp 35 5 1.09
Clamp Certification II 2 GD T6. Heavy duty earthing clamp Approved
– Medium duty stainless earthing clamp for earthing buckets, small drums, containers and plant equipment etc.
– Heavy
 duty stainless earthing clamp for earthing 205 litre drums, IBCs, production vessels and road tankers etc.
– Clamp features twin tungsten carbide teeth for effective penetration of paint and contamination
– Supplied complete with chemically resistant Cen-Stat Spiral Cable and 10 mm ring terminal


Standards

II 2 GD T6

Stainless steel earthing clamp & reel

Jaw opening Cable length (max) Weight each
Part no. Description (mm) (m) (kg)
SK030 Medium duty earthing clamp & reel 15 6.1 3
SK040 Heavy duty earthing clamp & reel 35 15.2 6
Clamp Certification II 2 GD T6. Reel Certification II 2 GD T6. Heavy duty earthing clamp Approved
–M  edium duty stainless earthing clamp for earthing buckets, small drums, containers and plant equipment etc.
– Heavy duty stainless earthing clamp for earthing 205 litre drums, IBC’s, production vessels and road tankers
– Clamp features twin tungsten carbide teeth for effective penetration of paint and contamination
– Supplied complete with retracting cable reel

Standards

II 2 GD T6

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Earth bars

Copper Earh Bar Tinned copper Earh Bar

Furse earth bars are an efficient and convenient way of – – Swan-Neck accessory, to facilitate the main earth bar
providing a common earth point, and integral disconnecting connection
links allow easy isolation for testing purposes. – – Available as bare copper or tinned copper hard drawn bar
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Standard Furse earth bars are available in a variety of lengths, Special earth bar requirements
but all consist of a 50 mm wide by 6 mm thick copper bar Standard earth bars meet the majority of applications,
with M10 termination screws - standard product codes however where a customer has a specific requirement, we
are provided. can design and manufacture special earth bars and
disconnecting links as appropriate. Special earth bar designs
Standard features and benefits are provided for customer review and approval as required
–– The plastic channel base is entirely corrosion proof, made before manufacture.
from high impact uPVC unlike the traditional galvanized
steel channel Special earth bar design variables include:
–– Lighter and easier to handle, the use of a modern polymer – – Size and type of bolt, hex nut and washer
channel has reduced the weight of the products, making – – Length, width and thickness of earth bar
them easier to handle – – Number of disconnecting links, and their position
– – Pre-drilled fixing holes for ease of installation – – Number of insulators
–– A range of three designs to meet most installation requirements – – Supplied with mounting base or without

An example of a customer special earth bar comprising M10 and M6 studs and disconnecting links

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Earth bar
Length Weight each
Part no. Description (mm) (kg)
Copper earth bar
LK245-6 6 way 400 1.80
LK245-8 8 way 500 2.20
LK245-10 10 way 650 2.80
LK245-12 12 way 750 3.20
LK245-14 14 way 850 3.60
LK245-16 16 way 950 4.00
LK245-18 18 way 1050 4.40
Standards LK245-20 20 way 1200 5.00
LK245-22 22 way 1300 5.40
BS 7430
LK245-24 24 way 1400 5.80
LK245-26 26 way 1500 6.20
LK245-28 28 way 1650 6.90
LK245-30 30 way 1750 7.30
Tinned copper earth bar
LK245-6-T 6 way 400 1.80
LK245-8-T 8 way 500 2.20
LK245-10-T 10 way 650 2.80
LK245-12-T 12 way 750 3.20
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LK245-14-T 14 way 850 3.60
LK245-16-T 16 way 950 4.00
LK245-18-T 18 way 1050 4.40
LK245-20-T 20 way 1200 5.00
LK245-22-T 22 way 1300 5.40
LK245-24-T 24 way 1400 5.80
LK245-26-T 26 way 1500 6.20
LK245-28-T 28 way 1650 6.90
LK245-30-T 30 way 1750 7.30
– Fix using countersunk wood screws 11⁄2” No. 12 (Part no. SW110) and wall plugs (Part no. PS310)
– Standard width x height: 90 mm x 77 mm

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Earth bar with single disconnecting link

Length Weight each
Part no. Description (mm) (kg)
Copper earth bar
LK243-6 6 way 475 2.30
LK243-8 8 way 575 2.70
LK243-10 10 way 725 3.30
LK243-12 12 way 825 3.70
LK243-14 14 way 925 4.10
LK243-16 16 way 1025 4.50
LK243-18 18 way 1125 4.90
Standards LK243-20 20 way 1275 5.50
LK243-22 22 way 1375 5.90
BS 7430 LK243-24 24 way 1475 6.30
LK243-26 26 way 1575 6.70
LK243-28 28 way 1725 7.40
LK243-30 30 way 1825 7.80
Tinned copper earth bar
LK243-6-T 6 way 475 2.30
LK243-8-T 8 way 575 2.70
LK243-10-T 10 way 725 3.30
LK243-12-T 12 way 825 3.70
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LK243-14-T 14 way 925 4.10
LK243-16-T 16 way 1025 4.50
LK243-18-T 18 way 1125 4.90
LK243-20-T 20 way 1275 5.50
LK243-22-T 22 way 1375 5.90
LK243-24-T 24 way 1475 6.30
LK243-26-T 26 way 1575 6.70
LK243-28-T 28 way 1725 7.40
LK243-30-T 30 way 1825 7.80
– Fix using countersunk wood screws 11⁄2” No. 12 (Part no. SW110) and wall plugs (Part no. PS310)
– Standard width x height: 90 mm x 77 mm

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Earth bars

Earth bar with twin disconnecting link

Length Weight each
Part no. Description (mm) (kg)
Copper earth bar
LK207-6 6 way 550 2.80
LK207-8 8 way 650 3.20
LK207-10 10 way 800 3.80
LK207-12 12 way 900 4.20
LK207-14 14 way 1000 4.60
LK207-16 16 way 1100 5.00
LK207-18 18 way 1200 5.40
Standards LK207-20 20 way 1350 6.00
LK207-22 22 way 1450 6.40
BS 7430
LK207-24 24 way 1550 6.80
LK207-26 26 way 1650 7.20
LK207-28 28 way 1800 7.90
LK207-30 30 way 1900 8.30
Tinned copper earth bar
LK207-6-T 6 way 550 2.80
LK207-8-T 8 way 650 3.20
LK207-10-T 10 way 800 3.80
LK207-12-T 12 way 900 4.20
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LK207-14-T 14 way 1000 4.60
LK207-16-T 16 way 1100 5.00
LK207-18-T 18 way 1200 5.40
LK207-20-T 20 way 1350 6.00
LK207-22-T 22 way 1450 6.40
LK207-24-T 24 way 1550 6.80
LK207-26-T 26 way 1650 7.20
LK207-28-T 28 way 1800 7.90
LK207-30-T 30 way 1900 8.30
– Fix using countersunk wood screws 11⁄2” No. 12 (Part no. SW110) and wall plugs (Part no. PS310)
– Standard width x height: 90 mm x 77 mm

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Accessories

Earth bar accessories

Length Width Height Weight each
Part no. Description (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg)
Copper earth bar
LK004 Swan-neck link 400 50 36 0.42
LK205 Disconnecting link 125 90 77 0.59
Tinned copper earth bar
LK004-T Swan-neck link 400 50 36 0.42
LK205-T Disconnecting link 125 90 77 0.59
Standards – Fix using countersunk wood screws 1 ⁄2” No. 12 (Part no. SW110) and wall plugs (Part no. PS310) fixings only apply to
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disconnecting link
BS 7430

Insulator
Height (A) Top diameter (B) Max diameter (C) Insert For copper bar size
Part no. (mm) (mm) (mm) size (mm)
Insulator
IN020 20 Ø 14 Ø 18 M6 25 x 3
IN030 30 Ø 25 Ø 33 M6 25 x 6
IN040 40 Ø 31 Ø 39 M8 38 x 6
IN013 50 Ø 27 Ø 35 M10 50 x 6
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IN060 60 Ø 38 Ø 52 M10 75 x 6
IN070 70 Ø 51 Ø 55 M12 100 x 6
Insulator with 2 studs and 3 nuts
IN005 50 Ø 27 Ø 35 M10 50 x 6
– Insulator manufactured from grey GRP material with brass insert

Insert size (D)

Insert size (D)

Top Max.
diameter diameter
(B) Top (C) Max.
diameter diameter
(B) (C)

Height (A)

Height (A)

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Compression connectors

‘C’ shape connector

Conductor range Conductor range Weight

(main) (tap) Box each
Part no. (mm2) (mm2) quantity (kg)
Copper ‘C’ shape connector
CN1010 10 1.5-10 100 0.01
CN1616 16 1.5-16 100 0.02
CN2510 16-25 1.5-10 50 0.02
CN2525 25 16-25 50 0.02
CN3516 35 1.5-16 25 0.04
CN3535 35 25-35 25 0.04
CN5025 50 4-25 25 0.09
CN5050 50 35-50 25 0.09
CN7025 70 1.5-25 25 0.04
CN7035 50-70 4-35 25 0.10
CN7070 50-70 35-70 25 0.09
CN9535 95 4-35 25 0.15
CN9570 95 35-70 25 0.15
CN9595 95 70-95 25 0.14
CN120120 120 25-120 25 0.17
CN150120 150 25-120 25 0.16
CN150150 150 70-150 25 0.12
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CN18595 185 16-95 25 0.13
CN185185 120-185 120-185 15 0.23
CN240120 150-240 95-120 15 0.24
CN240150 240-150 240-150 10 0.25
CN240185 240-185 240-185 10 0.25
CN240240 240-240 240-240 10 0.27
CN300120 300-120 300-120 10 0.30
CN300300 300-300 300-300 10 0.28
– Manufactured from pure copper
– Ensure all underground connections are sealed/waterproofed using Denso Tape
– Additional sizes available on request

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Compression connectors

‘C’ shape connector

Conductor range Conductor range Weight

(main) (tap) Box each
Part no. (mm2) (mm2) quantity (kg)
Tinned copper ‘C’ shape connector
CN1010-T 10 1.5-10 100 0.01
CN1616-T 16 1.5-16 100 0.02
CN2510-T 16-25 1.5-10 50 0.02
CN2525-T 25 16-25 50 0.02
CN3516-T 35 1.5-16 25 0.04
CN3535-T 35 25-35 25 0.04
CN5025-T 50 4-25 25 0.09
CN5050-T 50 35-50 25 0.09
CN7025-T 70 1.5-25 25 0.04
CN7035-T 50-70 4-35 25 0.10
CN7070-T 50-70 35-70 25 0.09
CN9535-T 95 4-35 25 0.15
CN9570-T 95 35-70 25 0.15
CN9595-T 95 70-95 25 0.14
CN120120-T 120 25-120 25 0.17
CN150120-T 150 25-120 25 0.16
CN150150-T 150 70-150 25 0.12
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CN18595-T 185 16-95 25 0.13
CN185185-T 120-185 120-185 15 0.23
CN240120-T 150-240 95-120 15 0.24
CN240150-T 240-150 240-150 10 0.25
CN240185-T 240-185 240-185 10 0.25
CN240240-T 240-240 240-240 10 0.27
CN300120-T 300-120 300-120 10 0.30
CN300300-T 300-300 300-300 10 0.28
– Manufactured from electroplated tinned pure copper
– Ensure all underground connections are sealed/waterproofed using Denso Tape
– Additional sizes available on request

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Tinned copper cable lugs

Tinned copper cable lug

Conductor size Screw size (B) Weight each
Part no. (mm2) (mm) (kg)
FCT166 16 6 0.01
FCT168 16 8 0.01
FCT1610 16 10 0.01
FCT1612 16 12 0.01
FCT256 25 6 0.01
FCT258 25 8 0.01
FCT2510 25 10 0.01
B
FCT2512 25 12 0.01
FCT356 35 6 0.01
FCT358 35 8 0.01
FCT3510 35 10 0.01
FCT3512 35 12 0.01
FCT506 50 6 0.02
FCT508 50 8 0.02
FCT5010 50 10 0.02
FCT5012 50 12 0.02
FCT708 70 8 0.04
FCT7010 70 10 0.04
FCT7012 70 12 0.04
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Standards FCT7014 70 14 0.04
FCT7016 70 16 0.04
BS EN 12449
FCT958 95 8 0.06
BS EN 1872
BS EN 4579
FCT9510 95 10 0.06
FCT9512 95 12 0.06
FCT9514 95 14 0.06
FCT9516 95 16 0.06
FCT12010 120 10 0.06
FCT12012 120 12 0.06
FCT12014 120 14 0.06
FCT12016 120 16 0.06
FCT15010 150 10 0.09
FCT15012 150 12 0.09
FCT15014 150 14 0.09
FCT15016 150 16 0.09
FCT18512 185 12 0.11
FCT18514 185 14 0.11
FCT18516 185 16 0.11
FCT24012 240 12 0.14
FCT24014 240 14 0.14
FCT24016 240 16 0.14
FCT30012 300 12 0.17
FCT30014 300 14 0.17
FCT30016 300 16 0.17
FCT40012 400 12 0.21
FCT40014 400 14 0.21
FCT40016 400 16 0.21
– Use with tool HT010

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Compression connector dies

‘C’ shape connector die

Conductor range Conductor range Weight

(main) (tap) each
Part no. (mm2) (mm2) (kg)
HT010 and HT040 tooling
HD100 10 1.5-10 0.26
HD200 16 1.5-16 0.26
HD200 16-25 1.5-10 0.26
HD200 25 16-25 0.26
HD300 35 1.5-16 0.28
HD300 35 25-35 0.28
HD300 70 1.5-25 0.28
HD400 50 4-25 0.27
HD400 50 35-50 0.27
HD400 50-70 4-35 0.27
HD400 50-70 35-70 0.27
HD500 95 4-35 0.27
HD500 95 35-70 0.27
HD500 95 70-95 0.27
HD600 120 25-120 0.27
HD600 150 25-120 0.27
HD600 150 70-150 0.27
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HD600 185 16-95 0.27
HD800 240 95-120 0.28
HT020 and HT030 tooling
HD700 120-185 120-185 0.22
HD700 150-240 95-120 0.22
– Manufactured from high quality stainless steel

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Compression tools

Hydraulic crimping tool

Weight each
Part no. Description (kg)
HT010 Hand operated 13 ton tool with carrying case 8
– Self-contained hydraulic crimping tool used for jointing and terminating copper, aluminium and ACSR conductors
– Crimping force 130 kN
– Two stage ‘rapid-ram’ advance mechanism for fast installation
– Short fibreglass handle for combined work spaces
– Accepts most U-Type dies of equivalent tonnage
– 180˚ head rotation
– Includes carrying case
– Dies are not included

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Hydraulic crimping head and pump
Weight each
Part no. Description (kg)
HT020 15 ton hydraulic tool with carrying case 5.5
HT030 Foot operated hydraulic pump with carrying case 16.5
– Self-contained hydraulic crimping tool used for jointing and terminating copper, aluminium and ACSR conductors
– Crimping force 230 kN, maximum operating pressure 700 Bar
– Hydraulic head complete with quick automatic coupler for connection to pump
– Accepts most U-Type dies of equivalent tonnage
– Pump supplied with 3 m long high pressure flexible hose
– Each supplied with carrying case
– Dies are not included

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Compression tools

Battery powered hydraulic crimping tool

Weight each
Part no. Description (kg)
HT040 Battery powered, open head 14 ton tool 10.6
– This self-contained, compact, cordless hydraulic tool makes crimping easy with its lightweight single handed design
– Crimping force 130 kN
– Two stage ‘rapid-ram’ advance mechanism for fast installation
– Accepts most U-Type dies of equivalent tonnage
– 180˚ head rotation
– Dies are not included
– The tool is supplied with:
Basic tool complete with battery
Shoulder strap
Spare battery (14.4 V 3.0 Ah)
Battery charger
Carrying case suitable for storing up to 14 sets of dies

Battery powered hydraulic cutting tool

Weight each
Part no. Description (kg)
HT050 Battery powered 6 ton cutting tool 6.5
– This self-contained, compact, cordless hydraulic tool makes cutting copper, aluminium, ACSR and steel earth rods easy with its
lightweight single handed design
– Two stage ‘rapid-ram’ advance mechanism for fast installation
– Maximum cutting diameter of 25 mm
– Blades manufactured from high strength special steel, heat treated to ensure a long service life
– 180˚ head rotation
– The tool is supplied with:
Basic tool complete with battery
Battery wrist strap and shoulder strap
Spare battery (14.4 V 3.0 Ah)
Battery charger
Carrying case suitable for storing tool and accessories

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FurseWELD Cable to steel surfacing & pipe

Introduction 9/2 Cable to steel surface & pipe CS1 9/41
Connection selection guide 9/6 Cable to steel surface & pipe CS2 9/41
Cable to steel surface & pipe CS3 9/42
Bar to bar Cable to steel surface & pipe CS7 9/42
Bar to bar BB1 9/8 Cable to steel surface & pipe CS8 9/43
Bar to bar BB3 9/9 Cable to steel surface & pipe CS9 9/43
Bar to bar BB7 9/10 Cable to steel surface & pipe CS25 9/44
Bar to bar BB14 9/11 Cable to steel surface & pipe CS27 9/44
Bar to bar BB41 9/12 Cable to steel surface & pipe CS32 9/45
Cable to steel surface & pipe CS34 9/46
Bar to steel surface
Bar to steel surface BS1 9/13 Stud to steel surface
Bar to steel surface BS2 9/14 Stud to steel surface RS1 9/47
Bar to steel surface BS3 9/15 Stud to steel surface RS2 9/47

Bar to earth rod SureSHOT

Bar to earth rod BR1 9/16 Introduction 9/48
Bar to earth rod BR2 9/18 SureSHOT SS1 9/49
Bar to earth rod BR7 9/20 SureSHOT SS2 9/49

Cable to bar Straight type lug & cranked type lug

Cable to bar CB1 9/22 Straight type lug 9/50
Cable to bar CB4 9/23 Cranked type lug 9/50
Cable to bar CB5 9/24
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Offset type lug
Bar to cable Offset type lug 9/51
Cable to cable CC1 9/25
Cable to cable CC2 9/26 Handle clamps
Cable to cable CC4 9/27 Handle clamps 9/52
Cable to cable CC6 9/28
Cable to cable CC7 9/29 Accessories
Cable to cable CC11 9/30 Cable cleaning brush 9/53
Cable to cable CC14 9/31 Mould cleaning brush 9/51
Cable to earth rod CR1 9/32 Tape cleaning brush 9/51
Cable to earth rod CR2 9/33 Duxseal sealing compound 9/51
Cable to earth rod CR3 9/34 Flint gun 9/51
Cable to earth rod CR17 9/35 Replacement flints 9/51
Cable to earth rod CR24 9/36 Hammer die 9/51
Packing 9/51
Cable to reinforcing bar Copper sleeve 9/51
Cable to reinforcing bar CRE1 9/37 Mould cleaning scraper 9/51
Cable to reinforcing bar CRE2 9/38 Welding toolbox 9/51
Cable to reinforcing bar CRE3 9/39 Standard toolkit for bar to bar joints 9/51
Cable to reinforcing bar CRE6 9/40 Standard toolkit for cable to cable joints 9/51
Cable to reinforcing bar CRE17 9/40 Mould jacket 9/51

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