When the specification calls for a hard setting grounding material PowerSet™ is the product of choice. PowerSet™ is compatible with all standard copper grounding systems and standard field applications. It is an economical permanent solution to difficult grounding problems in hard to deal with areas. PowerSet™ is manufactured from environmentally safe materials and is extremely stable. When mixed with water or exposed to moisture, PowerSet™ attains the hardening characteristics of cement while retaining its highly conductive properties. PowerSet™ will remain highly conductive during a drought or when exposed to arctic temperatures. Because is does not have any shrinkage or expansion properties it will remain in constant contact with the earth.
PowerSet™ can be poured in dry or pumped in slurry form. No tamping is required. It is very worker friendly. No special tools are required.
ADVANTAGES
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Positive low resistance, electrical connection to the earth.
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Compatible with all copper grounding systems.
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Does not contain any hazardous chemicals.
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Will attain a hardened state.
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Will not leech into the ground or wash away.
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Never needs recharging.
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Electrically conductive.
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Environmentally friendly.
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Stable permanent ground for the life of the grounding system.
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Contains a corrosion inhibitor to protect copper.
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Will not expand or experience any shrinkage.
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Not affected by freezing.
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Simple to install.
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Excellent shelf life with no performance effects.
To calculate the amount of material required to fill a trench. First, determine your desired thickness of PowerSet™. Second, move to the right until you are under the known width of the trench. This number will be the weight of the material lbs./linear ft. Take this number and multiply by the length of the trench in feet. Your answer will be the amount of PowerSet™ material required to fill the trench to the desired level in lbs.
EXAMPLE
Thickness = 6 inches
Width = 12 inches
Answer = 32.3 lbs/linear ft
32.3 lbs/linear ft x 50 ft of trench = 1615 lbs of PowerSet™
VERTICAL INSTALLATION
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Drill or dig the earth hole to the desired diameter and depth.
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Suspend ground rod in center of hole to be filled.
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Pour PowerSet™ until desired level is obtained.
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Remove excess water prior to pumping.
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If necessary, PowerSet™ may be pre-mixed and pumped under water.
HORIZONTAL OR GRID CONSTRUCTION
Entire grounding system should be surrounded by PowerSet™. Conductors should be insulated as they exit the PowerSet™ column. PowerSet™ should be used as a ground enhancement material when a setting fill is specified.
HORIZONTAL CONSTRUCTION
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Pour into horizontal trench until level of ground wire is reached.
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Place ground wire. Pour in additional PowerSet™ until ground wire is covered to desired height.
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Cover with fill. No tamping is necessary.
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Remove excess water prior to application.
GRID CONSTRUCTION
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Pour PowerSet™ and spread over ground until desired thickness is achieved.
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Cover with fill.
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Use ground staples to maintain ground wire in center of fill.
The use of PowerSet™ around the grounding system will reduce surge impedance by increasing the effective contact area of the electrode to the soil.
SHIPPING
LORESCO PowerSet™ is shipped in fifty (50) pound (22.7 kg) coated, woven polypropylene bags. Pallets are available with fifty bags per pallet. Proven export packaging is available.