Jameson Universal Ground Rod Driver | Fits 5/8 1/2 and 3/4 ground rods | Made in USA with High Quality Steel
£36.60 inc. VAT (£30.50 ex. VAT)
Also £42.77 on Amazon — You save £6.17
- Drives 1/2in, 5/8in and 3/4in rods with one versatile tool.
- High-quality steel construction withstands repeated hammering on site.
- Made in the USA for dependable manufacturing standards.
- At £36.60 inc. VAT, it’s a cost-effective addition to grounding kits.
Why Choose UniversalG
The Ultimate Universal Ground Rod Driver
Stop compromising your earthing installations with improvised impact accessories. The UniversalG Pro is a dedicated universal ground rod driver engineered specifically for professional UK electricians, lightning protection installers, and utility contractors. Unlike standard options from Greenlee or nVent ERICO, our tool features a unique stepped internal design that securely accommodates 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4" ground rods in a single, heavy-duty unit.
Built for BS 7671 Earthing Compliance
Driving earth rods efficiently is critical for safe electrical grounding. This purpose-built electrical grounding tool ensures maximum energy transfer from your rotary hammer directly into the earth rod. By maintaining a perfect strike alignment, it prevents the rod end from mushrooming, ensuring your connections remain clean and compliant with stringent UK earthing standards.
American Steel Durability
Manufactured in the USA from fully hardened, high-quality forged steel, this steel ground rod driver is built to withstand repeated heavy-duty use on the toughest UK jobsites. Whether you are installing a 5/8 ground driver for a residential EV charger or a 3/4 ground rod driver for commercial telecom grounding, this is the only ground rod driver tool you need in your kit.
Technical Specifications
- 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" (Universal)
- Fully Hardened Forged US Steel
- SDS Max
- 65 mm
- 250 mm
- 850g
- Made in USA
- BS 7671 Earthing & Grounding
Price Comparison
See how our price compares across UK retailers
| Retailer | Price | Delivery | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| UniversalG UKBEST | £36.60 | FREE | 12 months |
| Amazon UK | £42.77 | £4.99 | 12 months |
| eBay (est.) | £50.47 | Varies | Seller dependent |
| High Street RRP | £54.75 | N/A | Varies |
Prices checked 13 July 2026. Prices may vary.
Customer Reviews
Brilliant bit of kit. I used to carry a separate 5/8 ground rod driver and a 3/4 one. This universal ground rod driver handles both perfectly without mushrooming the copper. Essential for my EV charger installs.
Ordered the earth rod driver uk on a Tuesday, arrived Wednesday morning. The American steel is top quality. Drives rods into tough Scottish clay much faster than my old Greenlee tool.
As a lightning protection installer, I drive dozens of rods a week. This electrical grounding tool is purpose-built and takes the absolute hammering of an SDS Max without showing any wear.
Very solid steel ground rod driver and fits all the rod sizes as promised. Only giving 4 stars because it's quite heavy, but I suppose it needs to be for the durability.
Far superior to using a standard impact socket. The stepped design seats the 1/2 inch rods perfectly. Best ground rod driver tool I've bought in 15 years on the tools.
Great tool for BS 7671 earthing work. Does exactly what it says on the tin. Just make sure your drill is SDS Max, not SDS Plus, before you buy ground rod installation tool online.
Excellent value for money. Replaces three separate bits in my van. The strike force transfer is incredibly clean. Highly recommend to any UK sparky.