Despite plenty of EC&M resources on grounding and bonding, including theory and specific rules on the topic, the simple question we continually get from electrical professionals in the field is: “So ...
AN estimated 58 people lose their life each week as a result of electric shock. In an electrical system, the grounding system is the primary protection against electrical shock hazards. It provides a ...
Part III of Art. 553 of the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) provides the requirements for grounding buildings that float. Part III begins by requiring that all electrical and non-electrical parts ...
For starters, the term "ground" refers to a conductive body, which is typically the earth. The act of "grounding" means creating a low-resistance path between an electrical circuit or equipment to the ...
A pretty typical diagram for the grounding system for a house is shown here, along with a few of the current carrying conductors commonly called live and neutral. On the far left is the transformer ...
Lightning protection is a critical aspect of establishments that operate sensitive electrical equipment, especially in the broadcast industry. Tied to this first line of protection against lightning ...