Alamo Electrical Grounding

Improve the Safety of Your Electrical System in Walnut Creek

While you may be familiar with the term “grounding,” it can be helpful to understand a little bit more about electrical grounding and how it promotes your safety and protects your appliances and electrical system as a whole. Grounding allows for an electrically-charged object to release electricity through a designated wire so it cannot cause electric shock to the next person who touches it. It can also protect appliances from overload and helps them work more efficiently.

When you consider the number of electronic devices and appliances we use on a daily basis, it is easy to see why grounding is so important. The licensed electricians at East Bay Electric, Inc. can help make sure your electrical wiring is properly grounded in your Alamo or Walnut Creek home.

How Does Electrical Grounding Work?

Electrical “grounding” got its name from literally sending electricity into the ground or earth, where it could cause no harm. It began as a safety measure to protect people from being shocked or electrocuted when coming into contact with electrical hazards. With grounding, the electricity is sent to a circuit breaker and the ground as opposed to a person’s body or the inside of an appliance, where it can cause serious damage.

Electrical grounding is required under electrical codes across the United States. While each jurisdiction may have its own variation of electrical codes, they all require grounding and set forth specifications to set electrical grounding standards.

Why is Grounding Important?

Electrical grounding is important because when there is an excess amount of electricity, it can fry your appliances, rendering them beyond repair. Additionally, it can put you at great risk of electrical shock. By grounding your electrical wiring, it helps protect your appliances and reduce your risk of electrical hazards and fires.