New Zealand should i earth my steel garage work bench to the power point next to the bench.

[wezel01]

Should i earth my garage steel bench top,it is constructed of timber but has a 3mm steel top,

 

[Wilko]

Should i earth my garage steel bench top,it is constructed of timber but has a 3mm steel top,

Hi - noting that things may be different in NZ, but up here your home’s garage bench work top would be “just a piece of steel” in the room and not need any action.

Can I ask what has prompted the question? Has a risk been identified?

 

[telectrix]

to be pedantic, it wouldnot be earthed, it would be bonded, but onlyif it were proven to be extraneous, whichi doubt.

 

[wezel01]

to be pedantic, it wouldnot be earthed, it would be bonded, but onlyif it were proven to be extraneous, whichi doubt.

my concern was if it should suddenly come alive,whilst i am working with electrics,(safety first) bench is not bonded,was installed by previous owner,who was a small engine mechanic.apreciate your advice

 

[telectrix]

the only way the bench top could become live is if a live conductor or electricasl part cameint contact with it. ask yourself what the possibility of that would be.

the purposeog bonding is so as in the event of an electrical fault (live to Earth), the benchpotential would rise to the mains voltage for the duration of the fault ( till the circuit protection activates ), a matter of milliseconds.

 

[westward10]

A metal topped bench isn't the greatest thing to carry out electrical work on.

 

[wezel01]

the only way the bench top could become live is if a live conductor or electricasl part cameint contact with it. ask yourself what the possibility of that would be.

Thank you much appreciated

 

[telectrix]

could always cover it in formica or self-adhesive vinly tiles.

 

[wezel01]

A metal topped bench isn't the greatest thing to carry out electrical work on.

I did have a rubber mat that i used,which seems to dissapear,earthing the bench was incase i forgot put mat down first,cheers and thanku

 

[Megawatt]

Should i earth my garage steel bench top,it is constructed of timber but has a 3mm steel top,

I wouldn’t think so because if it’s made from wood it would not have a path to ground even with the steel seat

 

[wezel01]

I wouldn’t think so because if it’s made from wood it would not have a path to ground even with the steel seat

Thanks advice much appreciated,cheers

 

[Megawatt]

Thanks advice much appreciated,cheers

Your welcome my friend