In Part 1, we clarified what the National Electrical Code (NEC) is talking about in regard to "grounding" equipment. The equipment grounding conductor (EGC) is really a bonding conductor at the ...

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 ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. What types of equipment grounding conductors does the NEC allow? A. An equipment grounding conductor can be any one or a combination of the ...

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 ...

The author is national program manager for Copper Development Association Inc. Proper grounding and bonding in radio and television stations are vital to improving uptime, equipment life and ...

Fluke Corp. has introduced the 1623-2 and 1625-2 Earth Ground Testers with advanced features and accessories that speed verification of a reliable connection to earth for grounded electrical systems, ...

Good morning! I'm looking for opinions on equipment grounding. We have some gear in our 911 center that is sensitive to static. I don't think that any gear used for 911 should be sensitive to anything ...