Bluedog225
Texas
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I’m wondering how one can ensure that bonded electrical components are functioning as intended. Specifically, I can imagine measuring continuity between two points, and low resistance, when, in fact, the two points are not sufficiently electrically conductive to provide the path of least resistance to ground.
In other words, everything can be bonded together but one of the connection points could be loose, or corroded.
How would you know? Is the resistance as measure by a multimeter linear at higher current? I can imagine a big, corroded bonding lug passing the small current of a multimeter easily but failing to protect at higher voltages and currents in a short.
I hope this makes sense. I’d like to know generally and specifically as I’m using a large, multipart file cabinet to house a battery and inverter. Doors, drawers, various connected pieces, etc. Simple continuity seems inadequate.
Thanks
In other words, everything can be bonded together but one of the connection points could be loose, or corroded.
How would you know? Is the resistance as measure by a multimeter linear at higher current? I can imagine a big, corroded bonding lug passing the small current of a multimeter easily but failing to protect at higher voltages and currents in a short.
I hope this makes sense. I’d like to know generally and specifically as I’m using a large, multipart file cabinet to house a battery and inverter. Doors, drawers, various connected pieces, etc. Simple continuity seems inadequate.
Thanks