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Furse and A.N. Wallis copper-bonded, solid copper and stainless steel earth rods, 1.2 to 3 m long, ½ to ¾ inch.
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Shop online Visit the Jeddah showroom WhatsApp +966 58 144 4604 Call +966 12 664 6665Earthing and Lightning Protection
supplier in Saudi Arabia
Earth rods, clamps, plates, inspection pits, earth bars and backfill, and the copper and aluminium conductors that tie a lightning protection system together. Furse and A.N. Wallis, on the shelf at our Jeddah showroom and delivered across Saudi Arabia.
Earth rods
Copper-bonded, solid copper and stainless steel rods, with couplers, driving studs and spikes for deep earths.
1.2 to 3 m
Common rod lengths
½ to ¾ inch
Common rod diameters
250 µm
Minimum copper bond, BS EN 62561-2
Explore the earthing range.
See every product ›Earth rod clamps
Type A, B, E, G and GUV earth rod clamps and tower clamps in gunmetal and copper alloy.
Earth plates
Solid and lattice copper earth plates for ground where earth rods won't drive.
Inspection pits
Lightweight polymer and concrete earth inspection pits, from light traffic to heavy duty.
Earth bars and links
Copper earth bars with twin disconnecting links, made to order in Jeddah.
Earth electrode backfill
Conductive backfill that lowers earth resistance in sand, rock and poor soil.
Flat tape system
Copper or aluminium flat tape for lightning protection air terminations and down conductors.
Copper conductors
Copper tape, bar, braid and stranded earthing cable, bare, PVC covered or LSOH.
From the roof to the rod.
A lightning protection system is only as good as its weakest joint. We supply every part of it, from the air rods on the roof to the earth rods in the ground, so the whole system goes on one quote.
A strike, caught on the roof.
Air rods and a mesh of flat tape or solid circular conductor give a strike somewhere safe to land.
Carried down the wall.
Copper or aluminium down conductors, held by DC tape clips, run to a test joint at the base.
Released into the ground.
Earth rods or plates, joined with clamps or exothermic welds, take fault and lightning current into the soil.
Tested without digging.
An inspection pit over each rod means the earth can be checked every year without breaking ground.
Which earth rod fits the job?
Steel core
High driving strength for deep earths
Pure copper
Best conductivity, softer to drive
316 grade
Resists corrosive and saline soil
Good
Corrosion resistance
Very good
Corrosion resistance
Excellent
Corrosion resistance
Threaded couplers
Extend to reach low resistance
Couplers
Extendable
Couplers
Extendable
Lowest per metre
Cost
Higher
Cost
Higher
Cost
General buildings, substations and deep driven earths
Best for
Highly corrosive ground or where pure copper is specified
Best for
Next to steel structures and pipelines, to limit galvanic corrosion
Best for
Copper or aluminium earthing conductors?
Copper earthing tape for buried runs and bonding.
Copper has the best conductivity and holds up in the ground, so earth electrodes, buried conductors and bonding are copper. Bare copper tape and stranded cable are the standard, with PVC covered or LSOH tape where the run needs protecting, and braid for flexible bonds.
Ask for copper tape ›Aluminium tape for lightning protection on the roof.
Bare or PVC covered aluminium tape is lighter and costs less, so it suits long air termination and down conductor runs above ground. Keep it out of direct contact with soil and concrete, and change to copper with a bimetallic joint before it reaches the earth.
Ask for aluminium tape ›Finish the system.
Shop online ›Exothermic welding
Graphite moulds, powder and flint guns for permanent joints.
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Cable lugs and glands
Tinned copper lugs and glands to terminate every earth cable.
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Earth bars to order
Copper earth bars and busbars fabricated to your drawing.
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Danger and tower signs
Number plates, danger plates and phase plates.
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The full range.
Request a quote ›Tap any product to ask for a price on WhatsApp. Or send the whole BOQ and we price it together.
Earthing
Earth rods
Copper-bonded, galvanised and stainless steel rods, with couplers, driving studs and spikes.
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Solid copper and stainless steel rods
For aggressive soils where a bonded coating is not enough.
Ask for a price ›Earth rod clamps
Type A, B, E, G and GUV clamps, plus tower earth clamps.
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Earth rod seals
Stop water and gas ingress where the rod enters the structure.
Ask for a price ›Earth plates
Solid copper plates for low-resistance earthing where rods cannot be driven.
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Lattice copper earth plates
More surface area per kilo for effective fault current dissipation.
Ask for a price ›Lightweight inspection pits
Polymer pits for access to earth rods in light-traffic areas.
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Concrete inspection pits
Heavy-duty pits for roads, yards and high-traffic areas.
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Earth points
Single, two and four hole earth points, with or without plate.
Ask for a price ›Earth bars and disconnecting links
Copper earth bars and twin disconnecting links for testing and isolation.
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Earth bosses and insulators
For bonding to steel structures and pipelines.
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Fixings, bonds and clamps
Bonds, clamps and static earth receptacles for continuity across the system.
Ask for a price ›Earth electrode backfill
Conductive backfill to lower earth resistance in poor soil.
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Accessories
Brass bolts, nuts and washers, and Denso tape for protection.
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Flat tape system
Copper or aluminium tape with DC tape clips, for air terminations and down conductors.
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Solid circular system
Solid circular conductors and fixings for air terminations and down conductors.
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Cable and wire system
Stranded conductors and fittings where a flexible route is needed.
Ask for a price ›Conductors
Bare copper tape
High-conductivity copper tape for earthing and bonding.
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PVC covered copper tape
Green and yellow PVC covered, LSOH and lead covered options.
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Hard drawn copper bar
For busbars, earth bars and panel work.
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Flexible copper braid
Flexible bonds where there is movement or vibration.
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Bare aluminium tape
A lighter, lower-cost conductor for lightning protection above ground.
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PVC covered aluminium tape
Aluminium tape with PVC cover for protection and a clean finish.
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Bare copper solid circular
Solid round copper conductor for earthing and lightning protection.
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Bare stranded copper cable
Flexible stranded copper for earthing and bonding.
Ask for a price ›Built to the standards on your spec.
Send the consultant's specification or the drawing. We match each line to the standard it names, and tell you straight away if an item needs an approved equivalent.
BS 7430
Protective earthing
The code of practice for earthing electrical installations: electrode types, earth resistance and testing.
BS EN 62305
Lightning protection
Risk assessment and the design of lightning protection systems for buildings and structures.
BS EN 62561
LPS components
Requirements and tests for clamps, conductors, earth electrodes, inspection pits and backfill.
IEEE 80
Substation grounding
The guide for safe AC substation grounding grids, step and touch voltages.
SBC 401
Saudi Building Code
The electrical requirements of the Saudi Building Code, including earthing and bonding.
Why Al Barq is your earthing supplier.
Approved by Aramco, SEC and NWC.
Al Barq United Trading Co. is an approved supplier to Saudi Aramco, the Saudi Electricity Company and the National Water Company, and is ISO 9001 certified. The earthing materials we supply go into the same substations, plants and networks those approvals cover.
On the shelf in Jeddah.
Rods, clamps, tape and pits, ready to collect or deliver.
Walk in and ask.
Al Aziziyah District, Jeddah. Saturday to Thursday, 8:30 to 1:30 and 4:30 to 8:30.
The names on the spec.
Furse
A.N. Wallis
Axis
Questions, answered.
Can't find your answer? Send us your list and we will come back with a quote.
Contact sales › Where can I buy earthing materials in Saudi Arabia?
At Al Barq United Trading Co. in Al Aziziyah District, Jeddah. We stock earth rods, clamps, plates, inspection pits, earth bars, backfill and copper conductors, and deliver across Saudi Arabia. Send your list on WhatsApp at +966 58 144 4604 for a quote.
What earthing and lightning protection materials do you supply?
Earth rods (copper-bonded, galvanised, solid copper and stainless steel), earth rod clamps and seals, earth plates, lightweight and concrete inspection pits, earth points, earth bars and disconnecting links, earth bosses, fixings and bonds, earth electrode backfill, flat tape, solid circular and cable systems for lightning protection, and bare or PVC covered copper and aluminium conductors.
Which brands do you carry?
Furse, A.N. Wallis and Axis, among others. If your specification names a different brand, send it and we will confirm availability or offer an approved equivalent.
What is the difference between copper-bonded and solid copper earth rods?
A copper-bonded rod has a high-strength steel core with copper molecularly bonded to it, so it can be driven deep without bending and costs less per metre. A solid copper rod is copper all the way through, with the best conductivity and corrosion resistance but less driving strength. Copper-bonded rods are the usual choice for buildings and substations.
When should I use stainless steel earth rods?
In aggressive or saline soil, and next to steel structures, tanks and pipelines, where a copper electrode could speed up galvanic corrosion of the steel. 316 grade stainless steel is the usual specification.
How do I lower earth resistance in dry or sandy soil?
Drive rods deeper using couplers, add more rods in parallel spaced well apart, use earth plates, and surround the electrode with conductive earth electrode backfill. Send us the target resistance from your spec and the site location and we will suggest the materials.
Can you supply a complete lightning protection system?
Yes. We supply everything from the air termination network and down conductors to the test joints, earth rods, inspection pits and backfill, together with the clamps, fixings and bonds in between. Send the drawing or BOQ and we quote it as one package.
Copper or aluminium tape for lightning protection?
Aluminium is lighter and costs less for long runs above ground. Copper is used for anything in contact with soil or concrete and for earthing. Many systems use aluminium on the roof and change to copper with a bimetallic joint at the test point.
Do you supply exothermic welding?
Yes. Graphite moulds, welding powder, handle clamps and flint guns are on our exothermic welding page and can go on the same quote.
Do you deliver earthing materials outside Jeddah?
Yes. We deliver across Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh, Dammam, Jubail, Makkah, Madinah, Tabuk and Abha. Tell us where the material is going when you send your list.
Not sure what you need?
Send us three things. We come back with a full material list and a quote, usually within one working day.
01 Your drawing, spec or BOQ
02 The earth resistance you need to reach
03 Where the material is going
