Does the casing of a secondary distribution box need to be grounded
The metal box of the distribution box, the electrical installation board, and the metal base and casing of the electrical appliances in the box must be grounded. The protective neutral wire should be reliably connected through the terminal board. Safety of Personnel: By safely channeling fault currents into the ground, proper grounding helps to reduce the risk of electric shock to personnel. Grounding is a mechanism to protect distribution equipment and people under normal operating conditions, abnormal operational (overcurrent and overvoltage) responses, and hazardous conditions such as shocks.
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