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A grounding system installed and attached to an electrical system of a premise is a mandatory part of ensuring the protection of electrical assets and operators. This system is installed under the ground to offer a safe dissipation path of a higher amount of electrical energy flowing in an electrical system due to voltage spikes and lightning strikes. Components of a grounding system In this aspect, a ground rod is installed deep underneath the soil, a little closer to a premise. This ground is connected to an electrical system using thick copper cables and ground rod clamps . The arrangement required for creating a grounding system has the following components: 1.                   Inspection chamber or an earth pit – It is a protective enclosure installed on a ground rod to protect it from environmental conditions and external factors. 2.           ...

Both commercial and residential premises now have valuable electrical assets such as electrical systems, appliances, gadgets, machinery, etc. Protecting from lightning strikes and power surges becomes mandatory. People living or working on a premise will also need protection from the sudden burst of electricity due to a lightning strike. Hence, a ground rod attached and installed to the electrical system is crucial. The mode of operation of modern Ground Rods protects industrial machinery, commercial electrical assets and home appliances from power surges and lightning strikes. These rods are deeply embedded in the ground and get connected to the electrical system of a building. These rods are generally 8 – 10 feet in length. They reduce the standard modes of disturbances outside an LV installation, such as transformer breakdown or lightning strikes. Benefits of installing grounds rods Considering the characteristic features of a ground rod, here are the benefits an electrical...