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WHY DO YOU NEED EARTHING AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION?

Earthing and lightning protection  is extremely important for the safety of everyone using electrical equipment. Electronic equipment has become an important part of our lives. There is absolutely no one in this world who doesn’t use any kind of electronic equipment. We all have some kind of electrical equipment in our lives and our homes. Earthing and lightning protection is extra important for small children as they do not know how to be cautious around electricity. Not many people know about  earthing and lightning protection  which protect us against electric shock. Many high-end expensive devices fail due to a lack of earthing and lightning protection. Let’s dive deeper and understand what exactly is earthing and Lightning and how it works. Let’s talk about earthing first. EARTHING PROTECTION In simple words, earthing is a connection between electrical equipment and an earth plate or earth electrode through a thick wire and rod of low resistance material to provide t...

DISCOVER TYPES OF LUGS AND THEIR USAGE

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Types of lugs Electricians these days are making use of various Types of lugs on the electrical cables that provide a firm connection between the cable and the equipment. There are four types of cable lugs which are commonly used in electrical construction. Different types of cable lugs are also available based on their size. When a permanent connection is needed, then a cable lug or connector is used however a direct one is inconvenient or next to impossible to attain. Lugs comprise high-grade electrolytic (ETP Grade) and are available in a variety of diameters and mounting holes, with wire sizes that range from #8 AWG to 1000 MCM.  Types of cable lugs   Depending on the application and the industry, the usage of cable lugs differs. There are several alternatives for every installation framework. Types of lugs are categorized on the basis of their body structures, insulation and cross-sections.  1)  Copper lugs:  Copper lugs are mostly used for power ...