Also called a grounding conductor, it connects an electrical device to the electrical ground.
Ground, electrical
Conductive connection through which electrical current passes from the electrical component into the ground.
Grounding
Connecting a piece of electrical equipment to a "ground wire" which is connected to the electrical system ground at the circuit breaker box. This helps to ensure that the circuit breaker will trip and cut off power in the event of a short circuit or damage to insulation.
Grounding clamp
Clamp, able to grip tightly onto a metal pipe, with a slot and holding screw to fasten an electrical grinding wire to the clamp.
Grounding conductor
Also called a ground wire, it connects an electrical device to the electrical ground.
Grounding electrode system
Grounding of the electrical system in a building by bonding together the underground water pipe of metal and the metal building frame with a grounding ring, 20 feet in circumference, and an electrode set into the concrete foundation of the building, 2 1Ú2 feet or deeper.
Grounding plug adaptor
Electrical device, used as a grounding connection, has two prongs and a wire or metal loops, into which a three-prong (two conductor with ground) plug can be inserted. This plug can adapt a three-prong plug to a two-slot receptacle.
Grounding rod
Copper-plated metal rod, which is used to provide an electrical ground when it is driven several feet into the earth.
Grounds
Pieces of wood embedded in plaster of walls to which skirtings are attached. Also wood pieces used to stop the plaster work around doors and windows.
Groundwater
Water that seeps into an excavation due to the high water table in the area.
