jalastus
Jalastus is a Finnish term that can refer to several related concepts, primarily concerning the act or process of grounding electrical systems. In its most common usage, it denotes the connection of electrical equipment to the earth. This grounding is a critical safety measure designed to protect people and property from electrical hazards.
The primary purpose of jalastus is to provide a safe path for electrical current to flow into
The implementation of jalastus involves installing grounding electrodes, typically metal rods driven into the earth, and
In a broader sense, jalastus can also be understood as the concept of electrical safety related to