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Themba Mbewe
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Earthing Question

12/10/2012 8:13 AM

how do i space three earth cooper elecrodes for a commercial installation.is it fine laying chacoal and salt in alternating layer in the earth trench.From Lusaka Zambia
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12/10/2012 12:55 PM

http://www.electrical-installation.org/enwiki/Installation_and_measurements_of_earth_electrodes
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12/10/2012 1:37 PM

What do the standards you are working to say as it is site and country specific?

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12/10/2012 3:03 PM

Follow the standards applicable to the country of installation. British Standard 7671 and Indian Standard 3043 spring to mind as examples.

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