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What is a Ground Fault
A GROUND FAULT IS A CONDITION WHERE THE GROUNDING CONDUCTOR , USUALLY THE BARE WIRE, IS CONDUCTING ELECTRICITY BACK TO THE EARTH. THIS BARE CONDUCTOR IS A SAFETY ONLY AND IS USED TO CAUSE BREAKERS OR FUSES TO TRIP, TO CLEAR A SHORT. IT IS NOT MEANT TO CONSTANTLY CONDUCT. IF THIS OCCURS IT IS CALLED A GROUND FAULT.
