Abstract :
The designer of an electrical installation will take into account the nature of the electrical supply to which his design is to be connected, so that the resultant system is safe. This article draws attention to the potential dangers of employing earth terminals provided to consumers with overhead LV supplies, and suggests that, for shock protection, an RCD may represent a safer alternative.<>
Keywords :
earthing; electric shocks; installation; power overhead lines; power system protection; residual current devices; safety; PME earth terminals; RCD; earth terminals; electrical installation; electrical supply; overhead distributors; protective multiple earthing; residual current device; shock protection; Electric shock; Grounding; Power system protection; Safety;
