copper sinks
Why do we need to earth sinks/basins in our homes?
is it because of the copper pipes? and do you need to earth them if they are conected to plastic supply pipes?
I will consult my neighbor who is a qualified plumber, when I get the chance,but just wondered!
On stainless steel sinks especially, look under and you will see a wire and a clip, this is the 'earth'
Oh dear, here we go again, everyones an expert on earthing!
Main services i.e. water & gas supplies must be "Main Bonded" if the supply from outside is metal coming onto the building. This means connecting a earth cable from the fuse board to within 600mm of the incoming service pipework where it enters the building (consumers side).
Supplementary bonding (earthing) is a different matter, this is carried out in wet areas, i.e. bathrooms / shower rooms, anywhere you might have been immersed in water, reducing your resistance to electric shock.
Supplementary bonding is carried out by connecting a cable across any pipework that is within or passes through that area to the earth wire of any electrical circuit also in that area.
kitchen sinks are not required anymore. All this will be changing next year when the new 17th edition of the regs. comes into force June 2008.
I hope this is of some use to you.
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