Ground Electrode System Testing: Ok, So The System Is Installed Let's Test!

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Ground Electrode System

Testing

• Ok, So the System is installed


• Let’s Test!
Choose the Proper Instruments:

• Use a dedicated ground tester


(designed to make this measurement)
measurement).
• Don’t make the measurement with a
generalized ohmmeter or multimeter -
results will be erroneous.
• Don
Don’tt use an insulation tester
tester.
3-Terminal
3 Terminal Earth Tester

Current Supply

Ammeter (I)

Ground
Electrode
Under Test Voltmeter (E) Current
Probe
Potential
Probe P C

Earth Earth

X
4-Terminal Earth Tester

Current Supply

Ammeter (I)
()

G
Groundd
Electrode Auxiliary
Under Test Voltmeter (E) Current
Auxiliary Electrode
C1 P1 Potential
Electrode P2 C2

Earth Earth

X
Theoretical Background
Ground Rod Sphere of Influence

I I
Current Current

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