Ground wires and hot wires explained

 

Ground wires and hot wires explained

Earthing is a connection between the earth (here called "earth electrode" at 0 volt potential) and metal frames of faulty electrical devices. This connection is made with a common thread. The electrical insulation fault is then filled; the electrical installation therefore no longer presents a danger to humans.

The electrical appliance can also be switched off by means of a differential circuit breaker: this device automatically cuts off the power supply in the event of a leakage current; the latter then immediately passes into the earth. Electric shocks are therefore eliminated.

Earthing is therefore a matter of safety above all (housing, professional premises, etc.) and avoids any risk of electrocution. It also protects electrical devices (washing machine, dishwasher, for example) to prevent them from being damaged too quickly.

The earth is connected to the armature of the light points, to the sockets and to the boxes of class 1 electrical devices only.

Grounding Neutral and Hot Wires Explained. In this video, we take a look at the difference and function of the ground wire, hot wire, and neutral wire in a North American residential electrical system. We take a look at Ground Fault, GFCI, Current, Voltage, and simple examples for each.

 

Ground wires and hot wires explained

Earthing is a connection between the earth (here called "earth electrode" at 0 volt potential) and metal frames of faulty electrical devices. This connection is made with a common thread. The electrical insulation fault is then filled; the electrical installation therefore no longer presents a danger to humans.

The electrical appliance can also be switched off by means of a differential circuit breaker: this device automatically cuts off the power supply in the event of a leakage current; the latter then immediately passes into the earth. Electric shocks are therefore eliminated.

Earthing is therefore a matter of safety above all (housing, professional premises, etc.) and avoids any risk of electrocution. It also protects electrical devices (washing machine, dishwasher, for example) to prevent them from being damaged too quickly.

The earth is connected to the armature of the light points, to the sockets and to the boxes of class 1 electrical devices only.

Grounding Neutral and Hot Wires Explained. In this video, we take a look at the difference and function of the ground wire, hot wire, and neutral wire in a North American residential electrical system. We take a look at Ground Fault, GFCI, Current, Voltage, and simple examples for each.