Scope

Stake-spacing arithmetic only. Soil conditions, electrode geometry, buried utilities, instrument instructions, and qualified judgment govern the test setup.

Lookup table

Lookup simple probe placement arithmetic for fall-of-potential ground testing setup planning.

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Formula basis: potential probe positions are percentages of current-probe distance for preliminary fall-of-potential setup planning.
Current probe distance (m)Potential probe at 50% (m)Potential probe at 61.8% (m)Potential probe at 70% (m)Boundary
201012.414Probe spacing is a setup lookup, not a pass/fail target
301518.521Probe spacing is a setup lookup, not a pass/fail target
502530.935Probe spacing is a setup lookup, not a pass/fail target
1005061.870Probe spacing is a setup lookup, not a pass/fail target
1507592.7105Probe spacing is a setup lookup, not a pass/fail target
Notes
  • Check table values for preliminary lookup and arithmetic checks only.
  • Confirm equipment ratings, product markings, installation conditions, utility requirements, and the local authority requirements before design or field use.