földeléses

Földeléses is a Hungarian term that translates to "grounding" or "earthing" in English. It refers to the practice of connecting electrical equipment or systems to the earth. This connection is typically made through a dedicated grounding wire or rod that is buried in the ground. The primary purpose of földeléses is to ensure electrical safety. By providing a low-resistance path to the earth, it allows fault currents to dissipate safely, preventing them from flowing through people or damaging equipment.

In electrical installations, földeléses is a crucial safety measure. It protects against electric shock by ensuring that in the event of a fault, such as a live wire touching the metal casing of an appliance, the excess current is directed to the ground rather than through a person who might touch the appliance. This is achieved through the grounding conductor, which is connected to the metal parts of electrical devices and then to the main grounding system of the building.

Földeléses also plays a role in protecting electrical and electronic equipment from transient overvoltages, such as those caused by lightning strikes or power surges. By providing a path for these excess voltages to dissipate into the earth, it can help prevent damage to sensitive components. The effectiveness of földeléses depends on the quality of the grounding connection and the conductivity of the soil. In some situations, specialized grounding electrodes or systems may be used to achieve adequate grounding.