Best E&S Grounding Solutions Podcasts (2024)

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What are 4 Lightning Scenarios that Cause Problems? Part 5 16:11

1+ y ago16:11

16:11

In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stockin discusses Part 5 of a 5-part series about lightning strike scenarios and the ways to protect against them. In the previous four episodes, we discussed the 4 lightning scenarios that cause damage: cloud-to-cloud strikes, nearby ground strikes, strike to incoming power lines, and finall…

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What are 4 Lightning Scenarios that Cause Problems? Part 4 8:35

1+ y ago8:35

8:35

In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stockin discusses Part 4 of a 5-part series about lightning strike scenarios and the ways to protect against them. Direct lightning strikes are the fourth and least common scenario that can damage your building. However, a direct lightning strike can be very powerful and cause major damage. T…

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What are 4 Lightning Scenarios that Cause Problems? Part 3 7:24

1+ y ago7:24

7:24

In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stockin discusses Part-3 of a 5-part series about lightning strike scenarios and the ways to protect against them. Ground strikes are the second most common source of lightning damage, due to the direct coupling of ground currents traveling through the earth and into the concrete encased stee…

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What are 4 Lightning Scenarios that Cause Problems? Part 2 6:24

2y ago6:24

6:24

In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stockin discusses Part-2 of a 5-part series about lightning strike scenarios and the ways to protect against them. Ground strikes are the second most common source of lightning damage, due to the direct coupling of ground currents traveling through the earth and into the concrete encased stee…

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What are 4 Lightning Scenarios that Cause Problems? Part 1 8:05

2y ago8:05

8:05

In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stockin discusses Part-1 of a 5-part series about lightning strike scenarios and the ways to protect against them. Air-to-Air strikes are the most common source of lightning damage, due to electromagnetic fields (EMF) and the damage this interference causes to electronic systems. Understandin…

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What are Ground Loops? 9:35

2y ago9:35

9:35

E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stockin responds to viewers' questions about the differences between ground “loops” and ground “rings”. Ground loops are a common term that is often ill defined and even more often used inappropriately. Typically, ground loops are used to define a process where the return currents (neutral currents) are allow…

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How Can Step-Voltage Accidents be Prevented? 8:39

2y ago8:39

8:39

In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stockin responds to viewers questions about the dangers of Step Voltages. Step voltages are a very dangerous and unseen hazard. Primarily caused by lightning strikes or downed power lines, step voltages are large differences in potential that are a short distance from each other, which can tu…

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The Importance of Addressing Grounding Systems at the Beginning of the Project 14:16

2y ago14:16

14:16

In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President DavidStockin goes into detail on the importance of addressing your grounding system during the design process and how not doing so can cause costs to dramatically increase. David discusses the issues that can arise when grounding is an afterthought instead of a forethought and tells us a few of the…

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What are the Top 3 Things the NEC Needs to Change? 13:14

2+ y ago13:14

13:14

In this Episode of Ask the Grounding Experts, E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stockin discusses the Top 3 areas of improvement that are needed in Article 250, the Grounding Section, of the National Electrical Code (NEC). In particular, the importance of installing a copper wire in branch circuits instead of using steel conduit is discussed.…

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What are the Grounding Challenges at Solar Farms? 9:31

2+ y ago9:31

9:31

In this episode, E&S President David Stockin discusses the grounding challenges that you can encounter at solar farms. For a video of this podcast, please visit our YouTube Channel at E&S Grounding Solutions. For more information or to sign up for some of our world-renowned educational classes, please visit our website at www.ESgrounding.com Please…

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What is the Difference Between a Ground Wire and a Neutral Wire? 8:01

2+ y ago8:01

8:01

In this episode, our President, David Stockin walks us through the difference between a ground wire and a neutral wire. The differences might surprise you! For a video of this podcast, please visit our YouTube Channel at E&S Grounding Solutions. For more information or to sign up for some of our world-renowned educational classes, please visit our …

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When Did the IEC Start Requiring Ground Rods? 9:42

2+ y ago9:42

9:42

In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stockin discusses a requirement for ground rods in the IEC – it may be surprising to learn when this requirement was introduced! There are several reasons why a ground rod should be installed at every home’s electrical service panel, rather than rely upon the ground rod for the utility’s tran…

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What Are the Different Electrical Codes Around the World? 12:24

3y ago12:24

12:24

In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stockin chats with us about electrical codes used around the world. Not every country and region follow the same standard or code, but most of these guiding documents derive their requirements from two main sources. These codes are frequently being updated as advancements are made in technolo…

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What Happens When Lightning Strikes a Tower (Part 2) 13:22

3y ago13:22

13:22

In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stockin continues looking at an example of lightning striking a large metal tower. The connection between electrodes and earth will determine the potential difference across the ground, so it is important to understand what causes the potential difference and why engineers should work to mini…

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What Happens When Lightning Strikes a Tower (Part 1) 14:02

3y ago14:02

14:02

There are a number of electrical phenomena that occur when lightning strikes an object. In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President, David Stockin walks us through those and tells us what we can do about it. For more info, please visit www.ESgrounding.com. Please follow us on Social Media for updates and behind the scenes info: Instagram: @A…

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What is the Curse of Resistance to Ground Specifications? 16:01

3y ago16:01

16:01

In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stockin explores the topic of resistance-to-ground specifications. It is important to consider the justification for specifying a particular value of resistance-to-ground. Can a very low value always be achieved? Does it matter? While some installations may have a valid need for a low resista…

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What is Continuity Testing? (Part 2) 12:32

3y ago12:32

12:32

In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stockin builds upon the previous episode’s discussion on testing the continuity of a grounding system, this time focusing on the clamp-on method. In this method, the clamp-on meter will induce a current on the system in two directions. The clamp-on meter can then determine the resistance. Nor…

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What is Continuity Testing? (Part 1) 12:38

3y ago12:38

12:38

In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stockin begins a discussion on testing the continuity of a grounding system, focusing on the two-point method. In this method, resistance measurements are made at numerous points in the facility, taking each measurement with the same reference point. One measurement between two points does no…

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What is Resistance to Ground Measurement? (Part 2) 13:03

3y ago13:03

13:03

In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stockin concludes a two-part series on resistance to ground measurements by discussing the induced frequency test, often called the “Clamp-On Method." In this method, a comparison is made between an induced current and a return current, while the test voltage is held constant. When the meter …

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What is Resistance to Ground Measurement? (Part 1) 12:15

3y ago12:15

12:15

In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stockin sits down to chat about the three-point fall-of-potential method for conducting a resistance to ground measurement. In this method, there is a particular location for a potential probe that will help produce a reasonably accurate result for the test. However, it is important to take r…

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What is the 4-Point Soil Resistivity Test? (Part 2) 9:20

3y ago9:20

9:20

In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stockin continues a discussion on the Wenner four-point method for testing soil resistivity. Sounding should occur at least to the extent of the sphere of influence, which can be determined from the diagonal length of the grounding system. Selecting the proper intervals of test probe spacing …

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What is the 4-Point Soil Resistivity Test? (Part 1) 9:52

3+ y ago9:52

9:52

In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stockin discusses the Wenner four-point method for testing soil resistivity. Selecting proper spacing of the four test probes must be considered when measuring the resistivity at various depths into the earth. It is important to investigate how the measurements may differ between seasons and …

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What are the Common Tests for Grounding Systems? 8:31

3+ y ago8:31

8:31

In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stockin chats about three tests commonly used to test a grounding system. A four-point test reveals properties about the soil surrounding the grounding system. A three-point test can be used to measure the resistance from one or more metal electrodes to the earth. A two-point test helps to co…

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What is the Difference Between Grounding and Bonding? 9:53

3+ y ago9:53

9:53

In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stockin chats about the difference between ground (earthing) and bonding. OSHA defines grounding as the intentional connection of an object likely to become energized to earth. Bonding is to intentionally connect to objects likely to become energized, to ensure that there are no differences i…

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How do GFCIs and Circuit Breakers Work? 9:19

3+ y ago9:19

9:19

In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stockin discusses GFCIs and circuit breakers. Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor's (GFCI) or Residual Current Devices (RCD) are automatic circuit disconnection devices that measure the difference in amperage between the hot and the neutral conductors in a circuit. If a minimal current is detect…

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What is a Fault Current Path? 6:41

3+ y ago6:41

6:41

In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stocking explains what a fault current path is. The Equipment Grounding Conductor (EGC) or Protective Earth Conductor (PE) are mandatory conductors in both the NEC and IEC codes to ensure that circuit breakers and fuses will trip and protect the circuit. These conductors form an important par…

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Do Lightning Protection Systems Work? 9:37

3+ y ago9:37

9:37

In this episode, E&S Ground Solutions President David Stockin talks about lightning protection systems and whether or not they actually work. Lightning Protections Systems have been proven to be an effective method for protecting structures from lightning damage since the days of Benjamin Franklin. Providing an alternate and more conductive path to…

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What is a Grounding Electrode? 8:40

3+ y ago8:40

8:40

Interested in learning about electrical grounding and earthing electrodes? In this episode, E&S Solutions President David Stockin discusses the various types of grounding rods, plates, conductors, footings, and rings found in the codes from around the world. For a video of this podcast, please visit our YouTube Channel at E&S Grounding Solutions. F…

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What is the Sphere of Influence? 7:55

3+ y ago7:55

7:55

In this episode, E&S Ground Solutions President David Stockin talks about the sphere of influence, which is a scientific theory that estimates the volume of soil utilized by a given earthing / grounding electrode system. The diagonal (maximum) below-grade length of the electrode system is equal to the radius of its sphere-of-influence. Knowing the …

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What are 4 Lightning Scenarios that Cause Problems? Part 5 16:11

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What are 4 Lightning Scenarios that Cause Problems? Part 4 8:35

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What are 4 Lightning Scenarios that Cause Problems? Part 3 7:24

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What are 4 Lightning Scenarios that Cause Problems? Part 2 6:24

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What are 4 Lightning Scenarios that Cause Problems? Part 1 8:05

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What are Ground Loops? 9:35

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How Can Step-Voltage Accidents be Prevented? 8:39

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The Importance of Addressing Grounding Systems at the Beginning of the Project 14:16

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What are the Top 3 Things the NEC Needs to Change? 13:14

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What are the Grounding Challenges at Solar Farms? 9:31

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What is the Difference Between a Ground Wire and a Neutral Wire? 8:01

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When Did the IEC Start Requiring Ground Rods? 9:42

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What Are the Different Electrical Codes Around the World? 12:24

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What Happens When Lightning Strikes a Tower (Part 2) 13:22

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What Happens When Lightning Strikes a Tower (Part 1) 14:02

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What is the Curse of Resistance to Ground Specifications? 16:01

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What is Continuity Testing? (Part 2) 12:32

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What is Continuity Testing? (Part 1) 12:38

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What is Resistance to Ground Measurement? (Part 2) 13:03

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What is Resistance to Ground Measurement? (Part 1) 12:15

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What is the 4-Point Soil Resistivity Test? (Part 2) 9:20

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What is the 4-Point Soil Resistivity Test? (Part 1) 9:52

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What are the Common Tests for Grounding Systems? 8:31

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What is the Difference Between Grounding and Bonding? 9:53

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How do GFCIs and Circuit Breakers Work? 9:19

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What is a Fault Current Path? 6:41

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Do Lightning Protection Systems Work? 9:37

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What is a Grounding Electrode? 8:40

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What is the Sphere of Influence? 7:55

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