GI Earthing Electrode
GI (Galvanized Iron) Earthing
GI Earthing Electrodes:
- Made of iron or steel coated with zinc to prevent corrosion.
- Economical and widely used in various applications.
Sizes and Applications:
- 50 mm GI Electrodes: Typically used for residential or light-duty body earthing.
- 80 mm GI Electrodes: Common in industrial or heavy-duty earthing setups for enhanced current dissipation.
Advantages of GI Earthing:
- Cost-Effective: Affordable compared to other materials like copper.
- Durability: Zinc coating provides resistance against rust in moderately corrosive environments.
- Wide Availability: Readily available in standard sizes and easy to install.
Applications of GI Earthing Electrodes
- Body Earthing: Used to connect equipment casings and structural parts to earth, protecting personnel from electrical shocks.
- Lightning Protection: Used as grounding electrodes in lightning arrestor systems.
- Neutral Earthing: Helps maintain system stability in power distribution networks.