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Q & A of the Day – What is the size of earthing conductor I must use?

Published: 5 September 2008 Category: Q&A

Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This Question of the Day, concerning the sizing of copper earthing conductors, is answered by the ECA:

Q & A of the Day – What is the size of earthing conductor I must use?
Question: Is my interpretation of Table 54.1 of BS7671 : 2008 correct, that the copper earthing conductor connecting to the earth electrode in a TT system must always now be a minimum of 16mm CSA, except when it is mechanically protected - where it can then be 2.5mm?

Answer: Your interpretation is correct. Please remember that the sizes given are, however, the minimum.

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