Multiple earth electrodes in a TT system for a dwelling

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When installing an earth electrode it may not be easy to obtain an acceptably low value of earth electrode resistance, RA. This article looks at installations forming part of a TT system, the installation of the earth electrode and the use of multiple electrodes to achieve an acceptably low value of RA.


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