Considerations When Grounding Electrical Equipment
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I am trying to ground some equipment in an electrical room. I have found a small surge protector that has an external grounding lug that I am using as my primary grounding point. |
Equipment Grounding
Background: Daniel, a Handyman from Duncan, SC.
[ad#block]Question: I am trying to ground some equipment in an electrical room. I have found a small surge protector that has an external grounding lug that I am using as my primary grounding point. I have a ground wire running from this lug to a ground block on the wall, and the grounds for the equipment in question terminate at this ground block. Is there any problems with this setup? Is it less effective or dangerous in any way?
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Daniel.
Electrical Equipment Grounding
Continuity to the main ground source is essential in order to avoid problems that can be created by isolated ground loops.
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