Earthing Systems
Course Summary
In this course, you will learn some of the requirements of Earthing according to AS 3000, such as, Earthing arrangements General, Earthing of Out-Buildings and Earthing of Pools and Spas.
Earthing Arrangements - General
In this video we will discuss:
- Corrosion and Earthing Impact to Earthing systems
- The MEN Connection
- Size
- Impact of Unprotected Mains on MEN
- Parallel Conductors
- Impact of Retention of strands on MEN and Earthing
- Installation Work Practice.
- Connection to the Earth Electrode
- Earthing conductor material and type
- Location of Earth Electrodes
- Minimum separation from other services
Earthing of Outbuildings
In this video we will discuss:
- Individual outbuildings
- Combined Outbuildings
- PEN Conductor
- Structural Metalwork
- Particular Methods of Earthing Outbuildings
- Individual
- Combined
- Seperate MEN Installations
- Arrangement of Protective Earthing Conductors
- Equipment Earthing
- Earthing Facilities at Distribution Boards
- Shower and Bath Earthing
Earthing of Pools and Spas
In this video we will discuss:
- Protection by Barriers or enclosures
- Voltage gradients
- How much current does it take to kill someone?
- RCDs in Domestic & Residential installations
- Swimming and Spa Pools
- Bonding arrangement
- Bonding conductors - size
- Conductive Pool Structures
- Equipotential bonding conductor connection point
- Electrical Equipment Conductive Fixtures and Fittings
- Arm’s reach
Alan Williams
Alan is Chairman of the Institute of Electrical Inspectors. He is an AS 3000 Subject Matter Expert and trains on AS 3000 and 17 related Electrical Standards.
He has contributed to 4 Standards Committees and has been a Director of the Institute of Electrical Inspectors for over 6 years, providing expert leadership to electrical professionals across Australia.
Alan has 40 years of experience across many aspects of the electrical industry, including
- Heavy Industry (QAL & Gladstone Ports)
- High Voltage Switchyard Construction (Boyne Island)
- Maritime Ore Carrier Ships (Gladstone)
- Solar Farms & Renewables
- Transformer & Motor Manufacturing
- Domestic and Commercial installations
- and Aeronautics electrical maintenance.
As a professional trainer, Alan has run conferences, seminars, online training and onsite workplace training for thousands of electrical engineers, electricians, contractors and electrical workers.
Alan’s dynamic and engaging training, backed by his wide range of electrical experience as an electrician, contractor and Inspector, helps electrical workers across Australia and New Zealand understand and stay up to date with the AS3000 Wiring Rules, 17 related Electrical Standards and their associated changes.
Highly Recommended Course. Easy to Understand, Informative, Very Well Organized. The Course is Full of Practical and Valuable for Anyone who wants to Enhance their Skills. Really Enjoyed it. Thank you!!
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