Submitted Questions

  • What is the advantage of lug in earthing ?

    S.Ghosh

    • May 2nd, 2012

    All types of lugs cannot be used for grounding, only ring types must be used to avoid grounding failures. Welded joints are much more reliable than bolted ones in case of grounding.

    RAHUL

    • May 1st, 2012

    Lug provides proper tightening of the earth wire with the ground !!

  • What is advantage of gland in main panel ?

    SGhosh

    • May 15th, 2012

    Cable glands serve the following purposes:

    1. Fixing the cable mechanically to the panel.
    2. Making proper electrical bonding of the panel with the armour of the cable (grounding).
    4. Ingress protection to the panel after cable termination.