Published: 2 June 2011
Category: Q&A
Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This Question of the Day, concerning an earthing system for a wastewater treatment plant electrical system, is answered by the ECA:
Question: We are designing an earthing system for panel and pump buildings in a wastewater treatment plant.
Do we need to provide a separate earthing system for low voltage and low current systems according to BS standards, or can we use a common earthing system for entire systems in the plant?
What is required with BS standards?
Answer: One common good earthing system should be used in accordance with BS 7430.
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