indeed supplementry bonding is a mixed blessing. On the one hand it stops those metal parts that are bonded from having a potential difference between them but bonding nearly always brings earthing with it and grounding the victim better can increase the liklihood of a shock if contact with a live part happens.
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Replacing existing Ring Main Sockets with Metal Ones
- Thread starter drewks
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Lantash said:
I'll bet you've been 'doing electrics' for years, haven't you?
I would not be in the least bit surprised if you are a qualified electrician.
But, help is at hand, the IEE have published a new Guidance Note 8 - Earthing & Bonding.
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