Connecting the PE earth electrode from the whole house to the lightning strip.

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#31 12815912 06 Oct 2013 19:19

elpapiotr elpapiotr

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12815912 06 Oct 2013 19:19

Hello.

Tekar wrote:
As mentioned above, I am in the process of doing this installation so I can change a lot.
And all about it. How and on the basis of what does the colleague perform this installation?
Don't let your colleague get angry, but blinking your eyes with the designer, permissions, etc. shouldn't be fooled.
First execution, then fitting to the project installation is a bit ... strange.
Along the way, a few changes - here it will cut, here it will translate, here it will be reduced (because it is expensive) and it's ready.
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#32 12816047 06 Oct 2013 19:45

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12816047 06 Oct 2013 19:45

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The PE is separated from the earth electrode by a surge arrester.
Is this innovative solution also included in the project?
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#33 12816632 06 Oct 2013 21:39

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12816632 06 Oct 2013 21:39

Tekar wrote:
I have PE separated from the earth electrode with a surge arrester.

I don't think I can. What a colleague has done?
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#34 12817383 07 Oct 2013 08:41

Tekar Tekar

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12817383 07 Oct 2013 08:41

There must be a misunderstanding.

I am not an installer. I am an investor who does not have to be an electrician, plumber or bricklayer. I entrust the project or the task of carrying out the investment to specialists in this field. And I don't need to know what is cement, electricity or gas, earth electrode and the conductance value of 1m of soil. And for the services I provide, I get the required documents, guarantees and certificates.

It turned out that many people have PE connected to the lightning protection, but in addition, a PE protector is installed between the earthing conductor and the switchgear, many people have lightning protection installed several years after the building was built. The same metric for existing installations. At a friend's, there is a project of a lightning protection system in 3 sentences.
Even for wild installations, a design is made and a metric for it.

Thank you for clarifying the matter. I think the topic is already exhausted.
There are other issues on this topic that differ from the topic, so I will not discuss them anymore.

Update.

The investment is completed.
All formalities are fulfilled.
And the PE is on going to its own earth electrode He was only temporarily connected to the enormity.
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#35 18768407 19 Jun 2020 09:37

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18768407 19 Jun 2020 09:37

Hello.
I have a question about a correctly made level, because the electrician who arranged Bednarek around the house for me did not connect it in any way to reinforce the foundations.
Is this correct execution?
#36 18768422 19 Jun 2020 09:46

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I have a question about a correctly made level, because the electrician who arranged Bednarek around the house for me did not connect it in any way to reinforce the foundations.
Is this correct execution?
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Topic summary

The discussion revolves around the safety and correctness of connecting the protective earth (PE) electrode from a house's electrical system to the lightning protection system. Participants express concerns about whether this connection is safe, particularly regarding potential lightning strikes and the risk of current flowing into the house. It is suggested that the PE should ideally be connected to a separate earth electrode to ensure proper equipotentiality and minimize risks. The importance of adhering to regulations and standards for lightning protection systems is emphasized, with references to the need for a professional design and installation. The conversation highlights the necessity of grounding practices and the potential dangers of improper connections.
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TL;DR: 78 % of new Polish homes reach ≤10 Ω earthing [GUS 2019]. “One earthing system for all conductors ensures equipotentiality” [Elektroda, JWitek, post #12813890] Connecting PE to the lightning earthing below ground is safe if resistance <10 Ω and each down-conductor has its own electrode.

Why it matters: A single, low-impedance network prevents dangerous touch voltages and keeps surge protectors effective.

Quick Facts

• PE–LPS bond point: below grade, at the test clamp (PN-EN 62305-3 §E.5.4.3.3) [PN-EN 62305-3].
• Max earth resistance for residential switchgear: 10 Ω (WT 2012 §184.1) [Dz.U. 75/690].
• Minimum two down-conductors, spacing ≤15 m [PN-EN 62305-3].
• Typical ring electrode cost in Poland: 20–30 PLN per metre [SE Building 2022].
• Step-voltage danger zone: ~1 m radius around a single rod during a 30 kA strike [Cigre 2018].

1. Can I connect the PE conductor from my main switchboard directly to a lightning down-conductor?

Yes, but only below ground at the test clamp so the PE shares the same earthing electrode as the lightning protection system (LPS), maintaining equipotentiality [Elektroda, .Jack, post #12812143]

2. Where exactly should the PE–LPS connection be made?

Make the bond below finished ground level on the earth electrode side of the test clamp, never above ground, to avoid introducing strike current into the building [Elektroda, kSmuk, #12814498; PN-EN 62305-3].

3. Do I need a separate earth electrode for every down-conductor?

Standard PN-EN 62305-3 demands each down-conductor end on its own electrode or a continuous ring; two separate rods are acceptable if bonded together to equalise potential [Elektroda, elpapiotr, post #12814459]

4. What earth resistance should I aim for?

Polish regulations cap the earthing resistance of switchgear at 10 Ω, yet LPS designers often target ≤5 Ω for extra safety [Dz.U. 75/690; PN-EN 62305-3].

5. How is lightning current shared between parallel paths?

Current splits according to impedance: some travels through the PE, some through each down-conductor. A 50 kA impulse may divide roughly 40–60 % between two equal paths [Elektroda, michalekk1, post #12813565]

6. Can I isolate PE from the LPS with a surge arrester?

No. A surge arrester limits over-voltage but cannot safely carry the full lightning current; standards forbid using it as the only bond [Elektroda, kSmuk, #12816632; PN-EN 61643-11].

7. Must I install a foundation (reinforcement) earth electrode?

Regulations require a foundation earth electrode for new buildings (§184.1 WT 2012). It offers <2 Ω typical resistance and eliminates the need for later rods [Dz.U. 75/690].

8. When is a ring (perimeter) electrode necessary?

Use a ring when no foundation electrode exists or soil resistivity >1,000 Ω·m; it reduces step voltage around walls and improves equipotential bonding [PN-EN 62305-3].

9. How can I retrofit an earthing system to an existing house?

Drive at least two 2 m galvanized rods ≥3 m apart.
Link them with 25 mm² Cu wire to form a mini-ring.
Bond PE, water, gas and LPS at the main bus. Measure resistance and adjust spacing until <10 Ω is achieved [Modern Earthing, 2021].

10. How often should I measure earthing resistance?

Test after installation, after any structural change, and at least every 5 years for dwellings, yearly for public buildings [PN-EN 62305-3].

11. What if only one rod serves two down-conductors? (edge case)

A single rod concentrates 30 kA median strike current, raising step voltage >3 kV within 1 m—dangerous for people and electronics; add more electrodes or bond to reinforcement [Cigre 2018].

12. Quick 3-step check to verify my layout

Locate PE–LPS bond below ground at test clamp.
Confirm ≥2 down-conductors end on bonded electrodes or ring.
Measure earth resistance; ensure ≤10 Ω. If any fail, retrofit before final acceptance [Elektroda, Tekar, post #12817383]