Understanding Earthing: Ensuring Electrical Safety

Understanding Earthing: Ensuring Electrical Safety Why Earthing Systems Matter More Than You π€ Ever wondered what protects you from a nasty electrical shock when there's a fault in your appliances or power supply? That silent hero is the earthing system—an essential part of any electrical setup that most of us rarely think about. Whether it's your home, a factory, or a massive power substation, a properly designed earthing system ensures safety, protects equipment, and keeps everything running smoothly when electrical faults occur. Here, we’ll break down what an earthing system is, why it's so important, and explore the different types used . Let’s have a look! What Is Earthing?π€ Earthing, also known as grounding.Earthing is achieved by connecting the non-current-carrying parts of equipment, or the neutral point of a power system, to the ground using low-resistance materials such as copper or galvanized iron (GI) wire. This ensures that any leakage current flows safely ...