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Si wrote:
In message , David Hansen
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On Sat, 19 Jan 2008 09:14:51 +0000 someone who may be Si
$3o&m wrote this:-

I know what T&E is but PSC?


Prospective short-circuit current. The hundreds or thousands of amps
that will flow at that point if there is a short-circuit.

It should only flow for a short period before the protective device
operates, but the wiring has to be able to take this current while
it flows if there is not to be further damage to the wiring.

ta


It would actually be more appropriate to measure the Earth Fault Loop
impedance since it is the integrity of the earth that is in question.



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