The Importance of Grounding in Electrical Systems

• Preventing Electrical Shocks

The primary purpose of grounding in an electrical installation is to provide a safe path for electrical current to flow to the ground. Whenever there is a power overload or system fault, the grounding system dissipates the current back to the ground, thereby offering protection against electric shocks. Stray voltage always follows the path of least resistance, and it could hurt you if you come into contact with an electrically charged metal component. This is where grounding comes in to protect people from getting electrically shocked. If your electrical system is not properly grounded, call the experienced electricians at Mr. Electric for proper grounding.

• Safeguarding Your Electrical Appliances

Grounding protects your electrical appliances from damage in two ways: it prevents overvoltage conditions and directs excess electricity to the ground. Voltage spikes are a common occurrence, usually caused by lightning strikes, power line maintenance, animal interference, and more. In the event of a power surge, anything connected to a circuit would be damaged if there’s no grounding. The grounding wire provides a safe path for the fault current to prevent damage to electrical equipment. Therefore, having a professional electrical repair service ground your electrical system is an investment that will spare you the cost of repairs or equipment replacement.