Stray voltage? [Essay]

Stray voltage may sound funny and inconsequential - but it may be extremely dangerous to you, electrical equipment, and home and farm animals. The introduction of ground fault receptacles may assist in the detection of stray currents in outdoor use. These receptacles can detect low ground wire currents and interrupt the circuit if a particular current level is exceeded. There is no defined “maximum” allowable level for stray voltage. As noted earlier, this is based upon a multitude of reasons—only checking and correcting can prevent the problem from becoming more than a simple nuisance. Be safe and check your electrical system.