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songsaah
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Panel Earthing check

03/11/2013 2:51 AM

Dear all,

How to check the panel earthing is okay.after connecting the earth strips/cables properly.?
Any common practice is available?
Please share....

Thanks in advance..
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Re: Panel Earthing check

03/11/2013 4:43 AM

A continuity check would be a good start.

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Re: Panel Earthing check

03/11/2013 11:39 AM


http://www.gcl.in/tsd/doc/26_earthing_concepts.pdf
http://www.test-meter.co.uk/17th-edition-test-equipment/earth-testers/
http://www.weschler.com/_upload/sitepdfs/techref/gettingdowntoearth.pdf
http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/newequipment/groundresistancetesters.htm
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Re: Panel Earthing check

03/11/2013 3:09 PM

Don't forget the visual check and a torque tightness check of the connections.

Further information (and torque values) can be found in your applicable local electrical standards that the panel is being built and tested to.

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Re: Panel Earthing check

03/13/2013 12:11 PM

This poster songsaah is a DANGER TO HIMSELF AND OTHERS.

If he really is handling 400AMPS, he will kill somebody.
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