Suggested earthing specifications

1. Size of the copper plate - 600x600x3mm

2. GI (galvanized) pipe of 40 mm diameter is to be used
3. The earthpit to be dug for a depth of 3.75 mts.
4. Copper plate is to be properly fastened with nuts and bolts to the
copper wire of size 14SWG. This copper strip/copper wire is
laid upto the main distribution board of the centre.
5. The copper strip/copper wire is to pass through the GI pipe upto the
building of the computer centre.
6. 19 mm GI pipe to be laid for watering purposes. This will have a
funnel at the top of the earth pit chamber.
7. 50 Kg. of salt and approx. 100 Kg. of coal are to be filled in the pit, in
layers, after the plate and the pipes are laid in the pit.
8. Measure the earth resistance at the pit which has to be less than 5
Ohms.

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