Here’s a simplified explanation of the difference between earthing and grounding

Here’s a simplified explanation of the difference between earthing and grounding

1. Earthing:

Purpose: To protect people from electric shocks.

Connected to: Non-current carrying metal parts of electrical equipment.

When it works: During a fault (like insulation failure), it provides a path for fault current to the ground.

Example: Metal body of a washing machine is earthed, so if live wire touches it, current goes to earth, not through you.

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2. Grounding:

Purpose: To protect the electrical system and stabilize voltages.

Connected to: Neutral point of transformers or generators.

When it works: All the time – keeps system voltage balanced and helps trip protective devices during faults.

Example: In a power station, the neutral is grounded to keep system voltage stable.

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