Hep2O® - Electrical Safety

Electrical Safety

Hep2O® does not conduct electricity therefore the risk of electric shock from contact with a Hep2O® installation is eliminated. The practice of utilising the metal pipework system for earthing was discontinued in 1966. However, when Hep2O® forms a break in the continuity of existing metal pipework which may have been used for earthing or bonding, then the electrical continuity should be reinstated by fixing the bonding lead permanently to both ends of the existing metal pipework.

Remember: Equipotential Bonding A Hep2O® installation requires no more and in many cases needs less equipotential bonding than metal pipework.

For further information contact the Hepworth Building Products Technical Advisory Service Tel: 01709 856406 Fax: 01709 856407. For information on electrical safety and the IEE regulations, contact a registered electrical contractor or your local electrical provider.

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