TLC Electrical Supplies

16th Edition (reference only) – NOW superseded by the 17th Edition IEE Regulations.

Earthing

	5.1 - The earthing principle	5.6 - Protective multiple earthing (PME)
	5.2 - Earthing Systems	5.7 - Earthed concentric wiring
	5.3 - Earth fault loop impedance	5.8 - Other protection methods
	5.4 - Protective conductors	5.9 - Residual current devices (RCDs)
	5.5 - Earth electrodes	5.10 - Combined functional and protective ---------earthing

5.2.1 - System classification

5.2.2 - TT systems

5.2.3 - TN-S system

5.2.4 - TN-C-S system

5.2.5 - TN-C system

5.2.6 - IT system

5.2.5 - TN-C system

This installation is unusual, because combined neutral and earth wiring is used in both the supply and within the installation itself. Where used, the installation will usually be the earthed concentric system, which can only be installed under the special conditions listed in {5.7}.

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Extracted from The Electricians Guide Fifth Edition
by John Whitfield

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