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Earthing of a transformer is done to 1:reduce the sensitivity of protective relays. 2:reduce the damage due to fault current. 3:get rid of great loss of equipment and money in case of any earth fault.

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How many earthing are required to install transformer?

Four number earthing are essential for installation of transformer as under : 1) Two earthing for transformer body. 2) Two earthing for Neutral Point. Note : Numbers of earthing may be increase as per the client requirement.


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What is the difference between earthing boss and earthing lug and where to use?

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