What's the difference between earthing, grounding and bonding?

Oh, the age-old question of electrical engineering! It's like trying to explain why the chicken crossed the road to a group of physicists.

In simple terms:

Earthing and grounding are the same thing, just with different accents. Like calling a lift an elevator or a lorry a truck. It's all about connecting things to the earth to keep us safe from those pesky electric shocks.

Bonding, on the other hand, is like making sure all the kids in the playground are holding hands. It's about connecting all the metallic parts of an electrical system together so that they're at the same voltage level. This way, if one part gets zapped, it doesn't turn into a game of electric tag.

So, in a nutshell:

Grounding/Earthing: Connecting to the earth to keep us safe.

Bonding: Making sure all the parts are holding hands and playing nicely together.

Just remember, when it comes to electrical safety, it's better to be grounded than shocked!