Articles
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The Evolution of Distribution Earthing Design
The last two decades has been an interesting journey for the distribution earthing designer. Not so long ago all the…
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Understanding Correct Earthing Test Methods for your Application
We all understand earthing system testing is important! Learn about the purpose and benefits of testing and the common tests…
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Sydney Water – Drought Response Plan
Sydney Water are mandated to provide safe drinking water for the largest population in Australia. Greater Sydney is home to…
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Low Voltage in Australia – The Peril of its Amenity
Access to reliable low voltage electricity is essential to developing societies across the world and the human consumption of electricity…
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So, you think it’s earthed?
What is the total cost for a failed high voltage circuit – equipment materials, labour, and outages? During a recent…
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Spawning salmon, “Roll Tide” and a strange man – Life in the Safearth Americas Office
From current injection testing in a flowing river amongst spawning salmon to performing tests at nuclear facilities… things are done…
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Are we really testing R, Z or something else?
In theory, earthing system testing is very simple. One simply applies a voltage between the system under test and a…
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Life of a young Safearth Consultant featuring Riley Blackwell
This month we are shining our Safearth spotlight on one of our younger consultants to see what kind of projects…
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Electric Shock Case Study 2: The Shower Block Shock at a Quarry
Case Study 2: The Shower Block Shock at a Quarry This case study stems from a quarry in NSW. This…
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Electric Shock Case Study 1: The Jumbo Tingle at an Underground Mine
As world-recognised experts in safe power system earthing/grounding and lightning protection systems, Safearth are often called to investigate electric shock…