Earthing as Per Indian Standard IS 3043:1987

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Earthing is very important part in every electrical system below are earthing pits design which are self explanatory:-

Earthing with copper plate:-


Copper Plate earthing as per IS 3043

GI earthing system:-
GI Earthing as per IS 3043
Pipe earthing:-


Pipe earthing design as per IS 3043:1987
Above Pics describe how to design earthing pits in electrical systems as per Indian Standard IS 3043:1987

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