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2CTH0RVH3071 ABB Cast Iron Inspection Earth Pit 190 mm
ABB 2CTH0RVH3071 is a 190 mm cast iron inspection earth pit designed to provide accessible ground-level housing for test joints, earth rod connections and earth interconnections in earthing and lightning protection systems.
£50.66
Why Choose the ABB 2CTH0RVH3071 Cast Iron Inspection Earth Pit?
The ABB 2CTH0RVH3071 is a robust cast iron inspection earth pit designed to provide accessible protection for earth termination connections used in lightning protection and earthing systems. Part of ABB’s external lightning protection accessory range, the RVH3071 provides a durable ground-level enclosure for important earthing connections that may require periodic inspection, testing or maintenance.
The inspection pit is designed to house test joints, earth rod connections and earth interconnections at ground level. This allows installers and maintenance engineers to retain convenient access to the earthing system while protecting the connection point within a strong cast iron enclosure.
With an external diameter of 190 mm, the RVH3071 provides a compact solution for ground-level access points. Its cast iron construction makes it particularly suitable for permanent earthing and lightning protection installations where mechanical durability and reliable access are required.
Key Advantages
- Robust cast iron inspection earth pit for permanent installations.
- Provides accessible housing for test joints and earth connections.
- Suitable for protecting earth rod connections and earth interconnections.
- 190 mm external diameter provides a compact ground-level inspection point.
- Facilitates periodic inspection, testing and maintenance of the earth termination system.
- Designed for use with professional lightning protection and earthing systems.
Key Features
- ABB external lightning protection accessory.
- Cast iron construction for mechanical durability.
- 190 mm external diameter.
- Designed for installation at ground level.
- Provides access to test joints and earthing connections.
- Suitable for housing earth rod connections.
- Suitable for earth termination interconnections.
- ABB type designation RVH3071.
- ABB order code 2CTH0RVH3071.
Accessible Earth Termination Connections
Inspection earth pits provide an important access point within earthing and lightning protection installations. By housing critical connections at ground level, they allow test joints, earth electrodes and interconnected earthing conductors to remain accessible for inspection, resistance testing and maintenance without unnecessary excavation.
The ABB RVH3071 combines this accessibility with durable cast iron construction. It is designed to protect the connection area while allowing authorised personnel to reach the earthing components when required, making it suitable for both lightning protection earth termination systems and associated earthing installations.
Typical Applications
- External lightning protection systems.
- Earth termination system inspection points.
- Housing lightning protection test joints.
- Providing access to earth rod connections.
- Housing earth conductor interconnections.
- Commercial and industrial building earthing systems.
- Periodic earth resistance testing and maintenance access.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Accessory | |
|---|---|---|
| Product group | Surge Protection Devices / Lightning Protection Products | |
| Model / type | RVH3071 | |
| Order code | 2CTH0RVH3071 | |
| Product type | Inspection earth pit | |
| Material | Cast iron | |
| External diameter | 190 mm | |
| Application | Earthing and lightning protection systems | |
| Installation location | Ground level | |
| Suitable for | Test joints, earth rod connections and earth interconnections | |
| EAN | 3660308522825 | |
| Package quantity | 1 piece | |
| Weight | 2.4 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABB 2CTH0RVH3071 used for?
The ABB 2CTH0RVH3071 is a cast iron inspection earth pit used to house test joints, earth rod connections or earth interconnections at ground level in earthing and lightning protection systems.
What is the diameter of the ABB 2CTH0RVH3071?
The RVH3071 has an external diameter of 190 mm, providing a compact access point for earth termination connections.
What material is the ABB RVH3071 made from?
The inspection earth pit is manufactured from cast iron, providing a robust enclosure for ground-level earthing connections.
What connections can be housed inside the RVH3071?
The inspection pit is designed to house test joints, earth rod connections and earth interconnections, keeping these important parts of an earthing system accessible for inspection and testing.
Why is an inspection earth pit used in an earthing system?
An inspection earth pit provides convenient access to earth termination connections so that they can be inspected, tested and maintained while remaining protected at ground level.
Trusted Lightning Protection Components from ABB
ABB earthing and lightning protection components provide installers and system designers with purpose-designed solutions for protecting, accessing and maintaining earth termination connections in professional electrical and lightning protection installations.
