Rod and Probe Compatibility
Rods are available in the following styles: 3/8" Round, 3/8" Hex, 7/16" Hex, and 1/2" Round. All rods are crafted from high-strength alloy steel. Here’s a comparison of stiffness:
- The 3/8" Hex rod is about 20% stiffer than the 3/8" Round rod.
- The 7/16" Hex rod is approximately twice as stiff as the 3/8" Round rod.
- The 1/2" Round rod is about three times as stiff as the 3/8" Round rod.
As the rod size increases (from 3/8" to 7/16"), more effort will be required to push the tool into the ground.
Probe Compatibility Table
The following table describes which probes are compatible with each rod type:
| Probes - Acceptable Rod Types | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 Round | 3/8 Hex | 7/16 Hex | 1/2 Round | |
| Mighty Probe | X | X | X | |
| Smart Stick | X | X | X | |
| Striking Head Std | X | |||
| Striking Head Hvy | X | |||
| Hammer Probe | X | |||