Ground and Bonding – What is the Difference?
Grounding and bonding are two completely different concepts covered in PEC Part 1 Article 2.50. Grounding is the connection to the earth, while Bonding is the mechanical connection to an …
Philippine Electrical Code – Working Spaces
Working space generally applies to the protection of the worker. Dedicated equipment space applies to the space reserved for future access to electrical equipment and to the protection of the …
Philippine Electrical Code – Metal Underground Water Pipe as Grounding Electrode
The Philippine Electrical Code allows a Metal Underground Water Pipe as a grounding electrode. 2.50.3.3(A)(1) Metal Underground Water Pipe. A metal underground water pipe in direct contact with the earth …
Philippine Electrical Code – Equipment Grounding, Grounded and Neutral Conductors
The Philippine Electrical Code being a modified version of the National Electrical Code has many similarities in their provisions. A couple of many similar provisions are the color of the …
Philippine Electrical Code 2017 – Interpretation
In Philippine Electrical Code Part 1, 2017 Edition, the interpretation of the Code is given more comprehensive scope for the possible interpretation of the Code. Philippine Electrical Code Part 1, …
Philippine Electrical Code – Scope
The Philippine Electrical Code has two (2) parts. The scope of PEC 1 is defined in Section 1.0.1.2(a) while Philippine Electrical Code 2 (PEC 2), Section 1.1.2(b) states The PEC …