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c.k.rathore
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Earthing 101

11/07/2007 5:21 AM

how many types of earthing give details
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Re: earthing

11/07/2007 5:31 AM

Well, there's Earthing Up - this is and important aspect to be considered when growing certain vegetables, such as potatoes and leeks ...

Seriously, if you expect a sensible answer to a question, you must be more specific. Are you asking about mains power distribution, digital electronics systems, or what?

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Re: Earthing 101

11/07/2007 10:52 PM

Advice no. 1 as above - try to be more specific.

Grumble over.

Advice no. 2 see http://theguide.schneider-electric.com/

You need to log on, download and then read.

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Re: Earthing 101

11/08/2007 4:06 AM

c.k rathore

Basically there is only one earthing ,you have to keep feet on earth . rules for earthing specs are different for type of application , electrical distributions , instrument gnd ,commercial utility , there functionality is same to provide path for current to flow , for protection of humans from excessive shoks , protect instruments from surge ,transients , short ckt . please be perticular to mention your self regarding your knowledge about the post , what application . this helps in establishing the answers you are looking for ....
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Re: Earthing 101

11/08/2007 6:21 AM

Answers.com and wikipedia will give u enough.also try howstuffworks.com
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