Silver / Silver Chloride

Silver/Silver Chloride Reference Electrode

30–50 year design lifeDesign life is based on the stability of the silver/silver chloride reference system in concrete pore water. Longevity depends on installation quality and chloride ingress levels.Large contact areaThe electrode body has a large surface area, maximising contact with the mortar used to embed it in concrete — ensuring reliable electrical connection and stable readings.ISO 12696:2022Meets the requirements of the international standard for cathodic protection of steel in concrete, covering electrode performance, calibration procedures, and documentation requirements.
ModelsLD15LD25

About the LD15 & LD25

We manufacture two sizes of silver/silver chloride/0.5M KCl reference electrodes to manage cathodic protection systems in reinforced concrete or steel framed buildings. Choose between the LD15 and LD25 based on your required service life and electrode size.

These electrodes are suitable for atmospherically exposed concrete and steel frame buildings. They are not recommended for submerged seawater or splash zone applications — for marine environments we recommend the RB15 manganese dioxide reference electrode.

Data sheets and installation procedures are available to download from the documentation panel. If you order the units without cable tails, please follow our instructions to connect your own cable tails.

LD15 / LD25 Technical specification

LD15LD25
Silver element~1.2g pure silver~3g pure silver
PotentialNominally −20mV ±10mV wrt SCENominally −20mV ±10mV wrt SCE
Dimensions85mm × 15mm diameter75mm × 24mm diameter
Design life30+ years50+ years
HousingWhite nylatron, IP68White nylatron, IP68
Cable
optional
2.5mm² XLPE/XLPE or XLPE/PVC, blue/blue
Drift±3mV/24h; <±10mV over 20 years±3mV/24h; <±10mV over 20 years

Why us

30 years of proven performance

Trading since 1994

Over 30 years manufacturing reference electrodes. Our earliest installations — supplied in 1994 and 1995 — are still performing in harsh environments today.

Calibrated & certified

Every electrode is individually checked against a master reference and supplied with a calibration certificate traceable to ISO 12696:2022.

Made to order

Manufactured to your specified cable lengths, sizes and configuration. We advise on specification and get back to you within 24 hours.

Shipped worldwide

Supplied to infrastructure projects in 45+ countries — from UK motorways to the Burj Khalifa. Exported from the UK via DHL courier.

Speak to a specialist

Tell us about your project — structure type, environment and electrode count. We'll recommend the right specification and provide a quote within 24 hours.