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What`s The Defference Between Grounding And Grounded?
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Generally, you don't see either word on its own. Each usually has another word or two either before it, or after it, or both. Examples include "Grounding Electrode Conductor," and "Equipment Grounding Conductor," and "Grounded Conductor." Confusing, isn't it?
Ultimately, each word has something to do with a connection to planet Earth. Indeed, some countries use the word "earthing," instead of "grounding." One way to think of the difference is that "grounded" refers to a conductor that is itself connected to planet Earth, and that "grounding" is more often used for a conductor that connects something else (like the external metal parts of a motor or a panelboard) to planet Earth.
It's going to be a long haul, if you hope to learn all the terms that have the six letters "ground" associated with them. So please be patient.
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Ultimately, each word has something to do with a connection to planet Earth. Indeed, some countries use the word "earthing," instead of "grounding." One way to think of the difference is that "grounded" refers to a conductor that is itself connected to planet Earth, and that "grounding" is more often used for a conductor that connects something else (like the external metal parts of a motor or a panelboard) to planet Earth.
It's going to be a long haul, if you hope to learn all the terms that have the six letters "ground" associated with them. So please be patient.
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HECTOR CRUZ said:
To follow up with Charlie's post a grounding conductor will generally all have current flow when there is a ground fault. The grounded conductor will always be carrying current in a circuit. The grounded conductor is often referred to as the neutral or white wire when the grounding conductor is referred to as the green or bare wire.
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