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A Basic Overview of Exothermically Welded Connections
When constructing electrical protection systems, electrical grounding connections must remain dependable over the life of the system. If bonds weaken, grounding, bonding and lightning protection systems become susceptible…
5 Ways to Prepare a Home’s Surge Protection for Storm Season [Plus More Electrical Engineering Information]
In this edition of electrical engineering industry news, see what electrical professionals can do to get their clients prepped for storm season, what the National Electrical Code (NEC)…
Telecom Equipment Near Electrical Transformers: 6 Scenarios That Require Extra Care
This following is part of our telecom lightning protection series, which is based on our whitepaper “Earth Potential Rise in Public Spaces Near Telecommunications Facilities,” that was published…
What is Soil Resistivity and How Does it Affect Grounding?
Proper grounding proves to be an important issue when designing and installing power and lightning protection systems. The goal of any grounding system is to provide a low-impedance path…
An Innovative nVent Ground Conductor On Track in Metro Railways Throughout China
Editor’s note: This post was originally published on the nVent Rail and Transit Blog. Click below to find more industry news and specific solutions for rail. nVent ERICO…
What Is The Difference Between a Code, Standard, Regulation and Specification in the Electrical Industry?
In the electrical field, engineers, contractors and others must refer to different standards, codes and more to do their work. But have you ever considered the differences between…
The 2 Most Important Factors to Weigh When Selecting Ground Rod Material
The purpose of a grounding system is to protect people, structures and equipment, and to ensure maximum safety from electrical system faults and lightning. A vital piece of…
The Pros and Cons of 4 Common Ground Rod Materials
When it comes to selecting a ground rod, engineers must avoid a one-size-fits-all approach. Different factors—material, soil resistivity, location, facility type, size, among others—play into the overall efficiency…
What Is the Difference Between Copper-Clad and Copper-Bonded Steel?
When discussing the components in an electrical grounding system, we often hear the terms “copper-clad steel” and “copper-bonded steel” used interchangeably.Though it may seem inconsequential, each term represents…
The Grounding Mistakes You Need to Avoid to Meet Code [Plus More From the Industry]
The concept of grounding is well known, but details in the code are allowing installers to make preventable mistakes. After a review of those grounding mistakes, we’ll overview…