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You will need two 8 foot ground rods. One placed under the meter base and another one placed 6 feet to the side next to the foundation. If this is a home I highly recommend you install a 200 amp service instead of a 100 amp service. Not much more expensive and you will have plenty of room for growth.

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the rod can be 1/2" if listed, if it is copper clad (which most are) then it will be a 5/8".

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#6 bare copper.

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Q: What size ground rods for 800 amp electrical service?
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