Grounding in the broadcast plant is a topic as old as the business itself. Protecting equipment and operations from potential damage caused by lightning is of vital importance when the use of proper ...

In Part 3 of this article (September 2007), we described how single-point grounding (SPG) is not nearly as straightforward as multipoint grounding systems. Using this improved understanding of SPG and ...

Courtesy of www.MikeHolt.com. This article is the sixth in a 12-part series on the differences between grounding and bonding. The equipment grounding conductor (EGC) serves as part of the effective ...

Amid growing excitement for smart grid innovation, proper grounding, bonding and surge protection can be an area of oversight for busy utility engineers, electricians and installers tasked with ...

On April 29, Atlantic Coast Electric Supply (ACES), headquartered in Summerville, hosted a 2020 NFPA NEC Grounding and Bonding Seminar featuring Mike Holt, a nationally recognized expert on the NEC ...

Wayne Eckert is an engineer with the Rural Florida Communications Cooperative. He occasionally comments here in Workbench on electrical matters of interest to broadcast engineers. He noted the article ...

When using generators, many people overlook or are confused by bonding and grounding. These two terms are often referenced together, but are not synonymous. Regardless, they are important to ...

Electrical substations utilize direct lightning stroke shielding to help ensure proper operation, and to prevent costly damages and extended outages. While modern substation designs and equipment make ...

Grounding of electrical systems is an often forgotten yet important design consideration. Issues with proper grounding can be complicated, confusing, and downright frustrating to solve. So much so ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When using generators, many people overlook or are confused by bonding and grounding. These two terms are ...