Basic Electrical

Question 1

Describe Step potential

Answer 1

Step potential is the difference between voltages in a persons feet, when an energized object makes contact with the ground.The differences in voltages will pass through the persons body

Question 2

Describe Touch potential

Answer 2

Touch potential is when someone touches an object and completed the circuit on the ground, the difference between the object and the ground voltage will pass through the body

Question 3

distance in relation too safe working with high and low voltages

Answer 3

Low 8m, High 20m

Question 4

Understand AC and DC difference and examples of each

Answer 4

Ac is alternating current, DC is direct current. AC examples, powerlines and power to house, DC includes Solar panels and Batteries

Question 5

Understanding of basic power supply to premise and alternate power supply to a premise and how you can determine which

Answer 5

Basic would be Service line connected to premise
Alternate would be underground connection / ? solar connection ?
You can tell by looking for the service line connecting to the house