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earthing

10/24/2007 11:36 AM

wHy earthing is need
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10/24/2007 11:40 AM

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10/24/2007 11:42 AM

What is Earthing?
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10/24/2007 11:52 AM

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10/24/2007 11:54 AM

Why do we wear a seat belt?

Why do we wear a rugby box?

Why do we go outside when there is an earthquake?

Why do we wear a condom?

why do we use sun block?

The answer to all of these is 'To help protect us'

Why earthing is needed? (In terms of electricity) To help pro.....You know the rest!

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Re: earthing

10/24/2007 7:54 PM

to provide a reference point (zero volt) to the electrical power systems.

to protect metallic apparatus (containers, tanks...etc.) and non-metallic apparatus (belts...etc.) from static charges.

to protect bearings from pitting.

to protect human-being from electrocute.
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