THE EARTHING SYSTEM
Safe Earthing Electrode (S.E.E.)
It is a metal electrode which goes into the ground near the electrical installation. It helps in the efficient discharge of all the fault currents/surge currents that may occur in the electrical system. It also helps in dissipating the high voltages which are passed on through the lightning arrester atop buildings.
Lightning Arrester
It is a metallic device mounted at the highest point of the building to capture lightning strikes and direct it to the earth via a safe path thereby preventing it from flowing through the building's electrcial circuit. In the absence of the lightning arrester a lightning strike could destroy electrical equipment and cause harm to human life through electrocutions.
Back Fill Compounds (BFC)
These eco friendly earth enhancement compound are mixtures of different minerals, needed for earth enhancement in different soil conditions. Essentially, an ideal BFC has low resistivity, moisture retention capacity and anti corrosion property.
We highly recommend use of Back Fill Compounds for following reasons
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In the absence of ideal electrical resistivity of soil the earthing system may not work properly.
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To enhance the performance of earthing system.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Unfortunately, our electrical ecosystem is not perfect. It is constantly attacked by high volatages, fault currents, surges, short circuits & lightning all of which can turn deadly. So, any structure which has electricity running through it needs Earthing for the protection of property and lives.
But I already have Earthing.
In that case, we suggest you have it tested. The traditional Earthing methods have been plagued with high earth resistance and low conductivity problems for decades. It is underground, so people tend to neglect it until something goes wrong.
I have seen electrodes with plates inside. What is that all about?
Our Earthing systems have proven over the last decade that a circular cross section is that best suited design for equal & fast dissipation of current through the electrode and into the earth. We have carried out developmental work on the plate in pipe design earlier, but dropped it as it was inefficient and prone to long term problems.
OK, so I need Earthing. Why ASHLOK?
In 25 years we understood electricity and the dire need for electrical safety. We worked hard and in 1999, changed the face of the industry. Today, we have ASHLOK Earthing systems working efficiently across Asia in homes, offices & industries of the private & public sector.