Earthing Pipes - Uses and Features

Mar 26
09:07

2012

Sher Thapa

Sher Thapa

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Earthing or Grounding system can be defined as a connection of “ exposed conductive parts” of an electrical circuit to earth in order to protect a user from shock or electrocution. It is carried out by connecting the chassis of the electrical equipment with an earth pin on the main power outlet and then joining the wiring of the building to an electrically solid earth point. The earth point is generally a copper pipe or a stake which is buried deep into the ground.

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What is Earthing?

Earthing can be defined as a connection of “ exposed conductive parts” of an electrical circuit to earth in order to protect a user from shock or electrocution. It is carried out by connecting the chassis of the electrical equipment with an earth pin on the main power outlet and then joining the wiring of the building to an electrically solid earth point. The earth point is generally a copper pipe or a stake which is buried deep into the ground.

Earthing,Earthing Pipes - Uses and Features Articles also popularly known as Grounding, can be divided into two main categories that are Conventional and Maintenance Free Earthing. Conventional Earthing can be done using GI Plates, Copper Earthing Pipes, Copper Plates and Cast Iron Plates. Whereas Maintenance Free Earthing is ready made, standardized, scientifically developed, easy to install and has a longer life.

Pipe earthing is the best form of earthing which is highly cost effective. In Pipe grounding, a galvanized iron, copper or copper plated steel pipe (of approved length & diameter) is buried vertically in the earth to which all electrical equipments of an establishment, office or industry are connected by wires. To reduce the resistivity & moisture content of soil, the pit where the earthing pipe is placed is filled with salt & charcoal in appropriate proportion.

Earthing Pipes are generally used in places where bedrock is beyond a depth of 3 meters (10 feet). The main purposes of the pipe earth System are over voltage protection, voltage stabilization and to facilitate the operation of over current devices. Pipe earthing provides protection from electrical shock in case of insulation damage in an electrical equipment. These pipes are used in critical earthing operations in Domestic Sector, Commercial Complexes and in various power transmission, electrical and electronic applications. These pipes are resistant to environmental conditions and offer low electrical resistance which is required for a good system.

Copper-clad steel pipes are most preferred for earthing as steel core provides strength to withstand the driving force and the copper provides resistance against corrosion. Innovative designed as per the latest domain standards & norms, these earthing pipes are available in different shapes, sizes and dimensions as per the application requirement.

Outstanding Features:

  •     Rugged construction
  •     Durable finish standards
  •     Precise dimensions
  •     Hassle free and durable performance
  •     Rust proof
  •     Resistance against corrosion & wear
  •     Low maintenance
  •     Easy Installation
  •     Robust construction
  •     Corrosion resistant
  •     Customized designs

These pipes are produced as per client requirement and within the time committed to them.