Leakage Current Measurement Basics

Guangzhou Sinoda Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd09 Mar, 2024Business

In any electrical setup, a portion of the current inevitably travels through the protective ground conductor to reach the ground, commonly known as leakage current. This flow primarily occurs within the insulation encompassing conductors and in the filters safeguarding electronic devices in homes or offices. However, this raises an issue. In circuits safeguarded by GFCIs (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters), leakage current can lead to unnecessary and sporadic tripping. In more severe instances, it might even elevate the voltage on accessible conductive parts.