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    1) The document provides revised guidelines for earthing of high voltage metering cubicles at consumer premises. 2) Under the new guidelines, HT metering cubicles will require 5 earth pits connecting the cubicle body, CT body, PT body, incoming cable, and outgoing cable. 3) Either copper strip of size 25x3 mm or GI strip of size 40x6 mm can be used for earthing electrodes and conductors, with specifications on allowed materials and joints.

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    1) The document provides revised guidelines for earthing of high voltage metering cubicles at consumer premises. 2) Under the new guidelines, HT metering cubicles will require 5 earth pits connecting the cubicle body, CT body, PT body, incoming cable, and outgoing cable. 3) Either copper strip of size 25x3 mm or GI strip of size 40x6 mm can be used for earthing electrodes and conductors, with specifications on allowed materials and joints.

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    1) The document provides revised guidelines for earthing of high voltage metering cubicles at consumer premises. 2) Under the new guidelines, HT metering cubicles will require 5 earth pits connecting the cubicle body, CT body, PT body, incoming cable, and outgoing cable. 3) Either copper strip of size 25x3 mm or GI strip of size 40x6 mm can be used for earthing electrodes and conductors, with specifications on allowed materials and joints.

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    Kiosk Earthing Circular

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    1) The document provides revised guidelines for earthing of high voltage metering cubicles at consumer premises. 2) Under the new guidelines, HT metering cubicles will require 5 earth pits connecting the cubicle body, CT body, PT body, incoming cable, and outgoing cable. 3) Either copper strip of size 25x3 mm or GI strip of size 40x6 mm can be used for earthing electrodes and conductors, with specifications on allowed materials and joints.

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    Office of the Chief Engineer ( Testing)

    A Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd.


    MAHAVITARAN
    Mahnshlrl Stall BQtctty Obtnbullon Co. Lid.
    "Prakashgad", 5th Fl., Dr. A.Kanekar Road,
    Bandra (E), Mumbai-400051.
    (A Govt. of Maharashtra Undertaking) . Tel.: (P) 26478252 (O) 26474211 Extn: 2207
    CIN: U40109MH2005SGCl53645 Email: [email protected]
    Website: www.mahadiscom.in
    CE/Testing/HT Cubicle Earthing/ Circular/ 17(:, I Date: I b ~ol - 2..DU)

    CIRCULAR

    SY.b_: Earthing of HT Metering Cubicle.

    As per present metering policy adopted vide Comm Cir. 291 dated 29/06/2017 the guidelines
    were issued regarding Metering in r /o HT /EHV consumers. As per the circular, the number of earth pits
    was revised to Seven numbers from existing Nine as under- CTs, PTs Bodies(l nos each) & their
    secondaries (1 nos each), HV Cables incoming and outgoing (1 no each) and cubicle earthing. Further,
    it was mentioned to use Copper earthing for metering cubicles.
    However, this office is in receipt of requests from consumer /Contractor Associations for
    allowing GI strip earthing for Metering Cubicles.
    In view of above it is to inform that the competent authority has accorded approval in this
    matter, accordingly the revised guidelines are hereby issued regarding earthing in r/o HT consumers
    metering cubicles; the same shall be followed scrupulously henceforth.

    Earthing Arrangement for HT Metering Cubicle:-


    1. Total 05 nos of earth pits for HT metering cubicle at consumer premises shall be
    provided as under-
    ► HT Metering Cubicle Body+ CT Body+ PT Body= 02 earth pit
    ► CT secondary star point =01 earth pit
    ► PT secondary star point =01 earth pit
    ► Incoming Cable+ Outgoing Cable =01 earth pit

    2. Earthing Electrode & Earthing Conductor:-


    Either Copper strip of size 25 x3 mm or equivalent GI strip of size 40 x 6 mm shall be
    used, as follows:
    ► GI strip shall be used with CI pipe or CI plate electrode only
    ► Cu strip shall be used with Copper plate electrode only
    ► No bimetal joints are allowed to earth electrodes.
    ► Earthing process shall be as per IS 3043 amended from time to time.
    ► Consumers shall not be compelled to use only copper strip; use of GI strips shall also be
    permitted as per consumer request.
    ► As per IS 3043, all earth connections shall be Visible for inspection and not be concealed
    in foundation and should have tap arrangement for watering the earth pits.
    ► Total 05 nos of earth pits shall be meshed/ interconnected at bottom of each earth pit to
    get effective low earth resistance.
    , All other conditions shall be applicable as per relevant standard i.e. IS 3043.

    All other conditions of Comm ercial Circul ar 291 dated 29/06/2017, Tes ting Circu lar no. 8378
    dated 16/04/2018 shall remain applicable.

    This ci rc ular shall come in for ce with effec t fro m the date of iss ua nce. This ci rcul ar is avaibble on
    MS EDCL website i.e. www.mahad iscom.in . So hard co py of the same shall not be issued.

    (D r. M an~ ~
    v->1)

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    Chi ef Engin ee r (7:esting)
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