Ground Testing Techniques

Prior to about 15 years ago, the basic methodology for ground testing remained fundamentally unchanged since it was originally devised in the early 20th century. The end-user would use a test instrument and probes to first inject a current into the earth between a test electrode and a remote probe, measure the voltage drop caused by the soil to a designated point, and then use Ohm's Law to calculate

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Bob Allsbrook (not verified)
on Aug 30, 2012

We are doing a project for the USAF on the 7th floor of a building. We have a 1/0 ground ring around a space and all metal bonded to the ring. the 1/0 ring connects to a ground bar in the electrical room with 3/0 down to first floor service entrance ground. This space has a special metallic ceiling tile for grounding and copper shielding over ever light in the space and all is bonded to the 1/0 ring above the ceiling. I am searching for the proper procedure to test the resistance on this system.
Thank you.

robert duncan
on Jan 16, 2013

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