How do I choose the right electrical cross-section for my aluminum grounding braid?
Choose the right electrical cross-section for my grounding braid depends on its material. For all aluminum braidwe've created a table below showing the correlation between current and electrical cross-section.
Choosing the right electrical section
We recommend that you choose the right electrical cross-section for your grounding braidsimply check the current or electrical cross-section of your installation. So, for example, with a 75-amp electrical installation, a aluminum grounding braid with a 16 mm² cross-section will suffice.
As a reminder, electrical standards recommend the use of an earth or ground conductor with at least the same electrical cross-section as the installation.
Correspondence between cross-sectional area and current for aluminum ground braids
Do you only have the current available for your electrical installation?
Don't panic, the table below will guide you to the right electrical cross-section to choose for your aluminum grounding braid.
Please note that this table differs if you're using tin-plated copper or stainless steel or stainless steel, for example.
