Copper Clad Steel Has Proven Reliability
Stronger than pure copper, steel provides the backbone for this product. In the trench, CCS has been proven to last decades in harsh environments.
As far as nicking the copper, that doesn’t effect GroundSmart. The steel merely ‘scabs’ over from oxidation and creates a self-arresting barrier. This protective sheild covers the exposed steel and extends two diameters in length over the surrounding copper.