You can understand grounding by overcoming common reasons for confusion. When people are tripped up by the requirements for grounding, it's often because they don't realize Art. 250 covers both ...

What is ground-fault protection? The answer depends on whether you are talking about ground-fault protection of equipment or ground-fault protection of people. Just because ground-fault protection is ...

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 ...

You don't need to be an electrician to understand the basics about how your home is wired. A general understanding of how cables and wires work is part of being a responsible homeowner, and our ...

WORKING in tanks, manholes, and underground vaults are some of the most dangerous and potentially lethal occupations found in the industrial work environment. Federal, state, and corporate safety ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In the old days, getting grounded was a bad thing. It meant hanging out alone in your room without any toys, television, or friends. Now, a ...

IEEE has announced enhancements to IEEE 80™, IEEE Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding. The guide presents more detailed information on the methods used to determine the current value to be ...

One of the most difficult types of power problem to understand, diagnose, and resolve is the Ground Loop. All types of equipment are susceptible to this type of problem: medical, industrial, and data ...