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In general, if you get readings below 1 ohm,
double-check to make sure you are not measuring
a hard-wired conductive loop instead of the
earth resistance.
Two-pole Method
The two-pole method uses an auxiliary electrode
such as a water pipe. Figure 11 shows the connec-
tions. The tester measures the combined earth
resistance of
the electrode
under test, the
earth resistance
of the auxiliary
electrode, and
the resistance
of the measure-
ment leads.
The assump-
tion is that the
earth resistance
of the auxil-
iary electrode
is very low,
which would
probably be
true for metal
pipe with-
out plastic
segments or
insulated joints.
The effect of the measurement leads may be
removed by measuring with the leads shorted
together and subtracting this reading from the fnal
measurement.
Although its convenient, be very careful using
the two-pole method: