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Learn How the nVent ERICO Team Can Help Build a Reliable Electrical Protection System— From the Ground Up

The engineering design assist team at nVent ERICO is committed to helping you build a sustainable and comprehensive electrical grounding system from the ground up. Offering a breadth…

How nVent Renewable Energy Solutions Contribute to a Safe and Sustainable World

Renewable energy is an increasingly popular source of power. Renewable energy sources will continue to sit at the forefront of the push for sustainable practices in the modern…

nVent Solutions Power and Protect Solar Applications Across the Globe

Renewable energy infrastructure demands stronger, more dependable electrical system connections to ensure safe and productive operations. The typical solar power array is designed for at least 30 years…

Grounding Myths: Part 4 – Electrical Safety

In the final blog post of nVent ERICO’s four-part blog series addressing the common myths and misconceptions which create confusion around the design and installation of grounding systems,…

Grounding Myths: Part 3 – Association of the Diameter of Ground Rods and Ground Resistance

In the first two posts, we hit on a few very common myths when it comes to grounding including which product type will perform the longest. In the…

Grounding Myths: Part 2 – Galvanized Rods vs. Copper-Bonded Rods

The second post in the nVent ERICO four-part blog series addressing the common myths and misconceptions which create confusion around the design and installation of grounding systems is…

Grounding Myths: Part 1 – Low Earth Resistivity, Earthing vs Grounding, Electrical Currents

nVent ERICO is launching a four-part blog series addressing the common myths and misconceptions which create confusion around the design and installation of grounding systems. Several of these…

The Building Blocks of a Complete Electrical Protection Plan

While many engineers, electricians, and installers are familiar with grounding, earthing and bonding principles, it never hurts to review the basics. Increasingly, smart grid infrastructure, renewable energy sources…

Protect Your Railway Installations with nVent ERICO Solutions

Did you know we have an nVent blog dedicated to Rail solutions? In the latest blog series on the nVent Rail blog, nVent ERICO Railway Electrical Protection is…

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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…