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5 FAQ’s about Earthing Fault Theory

This video should give you an idea of what we do and how the earthing fault theory works. Below are the most Frequently asked questions on Earth Fault.

The following Earthing Fault Theory video will go some way to answering the first question, and we will be covering the other questions over time. But if you need answers now, why not click this link and schedule in a free 30-minute consultation with one of our earthing experts.

  1. How does fault theory work?
  2. Why is it necessary to model/simulate my scheme?
  3. What’s the latest standard I need to work to?
  4. How does simulation help?
  5. Is my scheme or current setup ‘vulnerable’?
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This post is written by Ian Griffiths, Principal Engineer at GreyMatters, an Earthing & Lightning Consultant of 27 years, one of the top 1% accredited CDEGS consultants and professional advisor to international utility companies, data centre and infrastructure developers.

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