proprietary earthing

[tanglewood]

Hi
can somebody explain the difference between a proprietary earthing device and non proprietary earthing device , wit examples of each?

 

[davesparks]

Never heard of it, where did you get these terms from?

 

[Pete999]

Nor me mate not sure what you are on about, earth clamps etc????

 

[ipf]

All depends on the type of soil, I'd imagine.

 

[jeremy]

My interpretation would be designed for that purpose, or not. An earth clamp would be a proprietary device, a scaffold tube would be non proprietary.

 

[jeremy]

If you come across anything else that you don't understand, try just googling the adjective and try working it out from there. Then you could check your answer on here!

 

[ipf]

How is a scaffold tube an earthing device, though.......?

 

[Pete999]

How is a scaffold tube an eathing device.......?

Well if it's buried deep enough and the Ra is OK ?????? LOL

 

[ipf]

Well if it's buried deep enough and the Ra is OK ?????? LOL

Yeah, good lump hammer...

edit...sledge.

 

[tanglewood]

My interpretation would be designed for that purpose, or not. An earth clamp would be a proprietary device, a scaffold tube would be non proprietary.

Hi
Yes, I think you are the closest. my interpretation was a, proprietary device Is one specifically designed for its purpose. eg an Earth clamp. Non proprietary not specifically designed for earthing purposes. eg plumbers copper pipe. Thanks for all replies

 

[Pete999]

So your thread is answered OK??

 

[telectrix]

aplumber's copper is a proprietary devive. it's purpose is to confuse plumbers.

 

[ipf]

aplumber's copper is a proprietary devive. it's purpose is to confuse plumbers.

Explained with much aplomb, my friend.

 

[trev]

How is a scaffold tube an earthing device, though.......?

Well if it's buried deep enough and the Ra is OK ?????? LOL

I know you're joking but I've seen it done lads.

 

[dingledong]

Looks like lots learnt something there

 

[PEG]

As mentioned,proprietary would be rod,sheath of TN-S etc,non-proprietary would be metallic ground service pipe etc, one would be "purpose made",where the other would be not made specifically for that reason,but acceptable nevertheless. And to add,sometimes that means acceptable in terms of testing,but not in terms of designing a new installation. My very good friend was telling me the recipe he uses for his "non-proprietary ringworm treatment solution",he swears it is effective,and i do not doubt his word,but the ingredients he listed lead me towards a proprietary means of treatment,should i suffer infection. :smilewinkgrin:

 

[Guest111]

The terms proprietary and non proprietary are usually used in regulations and specifications,the term non proprietary usually refers to something not traditionally used and possibly a new invention,e.g when we still used jb's regularly and Wago's were just coming onto the scene the Wago would have been reffered to as a non proprietary method of connection.The reason these terms are used is to permit the use of new products or idea's which while they may meet all requirements are not by the fact that they are new, considered an item normally used.

 

[jeremy]

The above 2 posts make more sense than my interpretation!