Types of earthing

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Types of earthing

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Earthing is the process of connecting electrical systems to the ground to prevent electric shock and protect equipment.

Types of earthing include:
- Plate earthing: using a metal plate buried in the ground
- Pipe earthing: using a metal pipe driven into the ground
- Rod earthing: using a metal rod driven into the ground
- Strip earthing: using a metal strip buried in the ground
- Earthing through water mains: using the water pipe system as an earthing electrode
- Earthing through foundation: using the building's foundation as an earthing electrode
- Earthing through neutral earthing transformer: using a neutral earthing transformer to provide earthing
- Earthing through earth electrode: using a dedicated earth electrode for earthing
- Earthing through metal casing: using the metal casing of equipment as an earthing conductor

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