How many ohm of earth in lightning protection ?

Question added by Mohamed elnour yousif hadabye , Senior Electrical Engineer , National Company for Tourism
Date Posted: 2014/08/12

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by Hanin Mohammed , Inspection & Standards Manager , Eritrean Electricity Coerporation

According to ADDC (Abu Dhabi Distribution Company) requirement it should be less than2 ohms.

According to IEC standards less than10 ohms is acceptable.

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