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G8MNY  > TECH     02.07.22 13:46l 34 Lines 1376 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
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By G8MNY                                        (New Nov 08)
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Z VALUES
To quickly blow a 13A fuse, a current > 26A must flow. So @ 220V that needs a
total loop resistance < 9ê. However with high current main ring circuits of 30A
to blow a ring fuse quickly needs a current > 60A, which needs loop resistance
< 3ê. These are much lower values than you can easily get with external earths.

AC TESTING A TOWER EARTH SYSTEM (Mains with No ELCB/RCDs only!)
I once tested a large unused radio tower & earth system with a simple if
dangous electric kettle test (no kit on tower!). I was horrified to find it was
originally about 14ê!

Note do not attempt this method if there are ELCB trips.

 Test
LÄo\ÄÄÄÂÄ       /
NÄÄÄoad                  0 ê  reference

                                              240-150
Mast to live 150v.                       Rm = ------- x 24 = 14.4 ê
                                               150

                                              240-169
New Stake to live 169v.                  Rs = ------- x 24 = 9.9 ê
                                         
Now suppose the Neutral is not at ground, say 100V off ground due to unbs
See my bul on "Constant Voltage Transformers", "Edgcume Peebles Earth Loop
73 de John G8MNY @ GB7CIP


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