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Requires A Good Return Path. Connection Must Be On The Correct Part of The Loop. P P Susceptible To Noise From Nearby Substations and Transformers (No Substations and Transformers (No Reading)

The document discusses disadvantages of the stakeless/clamp-on ground testing method, including needing a good return path, connecting to the correct part of the loop, and susceptibility to noise from nearby substations and transformers. It also notes that the 3 point fall of potential method is most accurate but requires disconnecting from the utility grid and dealing with testing area limitations, while the clamp-on style has limited applications and potential for misuse and is not as accurate. Proper testing and installation methods are often overlooked.

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Requires A Good Return Path. Connection Must Be On The Correct Part of The Loop. P P Susceptible To Noise From Nearby Substations and Transformers (No Substations and Transformers (No Reading)

The document discusses disadvantages of the stakeless/clamp-on ground testing method, including needing a good return path, connecting to the correct part of the loop, and susceptibility to noise from nearby substations and transformers. It also notes that the 3 point fall of potential method is most accurate but requires disconnecting from the utility grid and dealing with testing area limitations, while the clamp-on style has limited applications and potential for misuse and is not as accurate. Proper testing and installation methods are often overlooked.

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Disadvantages

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Stakeless/Clamp-On Method

• Requires a good return path.


• Connection must be on the correct
part of the loop.
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• Susceptible to noise from nearby
substations and transformers (no
reading).
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Motorola R56 2000


Ground Testing Summary

• 3 Point Fall of Potential Method most accurate


– Must disconnect from Utility Grid
– Testing Area often an issue
• Clamp-On Style has limited Applications
– Large
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– Not as accurate as 3 point method
• Testing must be done correctly to determine if the
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Summary

• Proper Testing and Installation methods


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