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Is grounding via domestic mains the same as using an external grounding rod?

April 26, 2017domestic external grounding Rod

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Is grounding via domestic mains the same as using an external grounding rod?

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A. Yes. In fact a modern domestic electrical system has just such a grounding rod buried in the ground (usually just outside the house). This grounding rod is connected via the domestic wiring system to the earth pin on every mains socket.