Translations:Grounding system/6/en

• System grounding - System grounding is created by connecting one current-carrying conductor of an electrical system to ground. A proper system ground provides a means to dissipate excess static electricity created by friction or lightning. This helps to ensure a stable voltage and protect system equipment from damage.
• Equipment grounding - Equipment grounding is created by connecting all non-current carrying metallic components of a system to ground. This creates a path for any current created by a fault - due to failure of insulation or a loose connection - to return through the equipment grounding or the earth to the grounded conductor.