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Question

When an electric device, appliance or electrical installation is connected to the earth electrode without a fuse, circuit breaker or resistance/Impedance, It is called ___________.

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Solidly earthed

When an electrical connection is described as solidly earthed , it means there is a direct metallic connection to the earth electrode. Based on the definition and analysis, a connection to the earth electrode without a fuse, circuit breaker, or resistance/impedance is specifically known as being Solidly earthed .

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