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Originally Posted by MargaretR
I am not connecting to mains electricity - a copper wire link to a water pipe will not risk electrocution but will provide a link to earth, which happens to be the object of the whole excercise (or haven't you read the thread and links  )
It happens to be more suitable than walking barefoot in the grass  |
The proper earthing bands and leads have a resistor in them to make them safe. They limit the current if you then touch a live wire. One side effect of having a good earth on your body is you will be a really good conductor to earth if you touch a live wire and will therefore get a bad shock.