On Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:44:04 -0500, Richard Harrison wrote:

Most codes require an approved ground clamp be used to connect to a
ground rod as excessive current could cause a poor solder joint to melt.

Right, and I have some that are approved in this area, just wanted to know
if some kind of anti-corrosion compound is desirable in addition to using
the approved clamp.

Frank's suggestion of the self-amalgamating tape sounds like a good one.