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Learn how to identify electrical leakage in homes. For automotive electrical systems, the concept is similar and even simpler to detect, even with a multimeter and ammeter. Measuring the current with all electrical components in the house or car turned off is an excellent test for measuring leakage current. It also works for other vehicles such as motorcycles and trucks. Any power consumption that occurs without the vehicle's electrical components being activated can be considered a leakage current. In electric fence circuits, it is very common to need to find leakage currents, given the large length of the conductors and the fact that they are not insulated. Low insulation (or no insulation) is the operating principle of electric fences, and this facilitates the appearance of current leakage points. So, how to identify leakage current: measure the circuit with everything turned off. And how do you know if the measurement is a leakage current? If nothing in the circuit is energized, the energy will be flowing through points with poor insulation. There are not many variables involved and no options in this case. Among the objectives of this video, we highlight: What characterizes an electrical current leak. Risks of electrical current How to find a current leak. We cover the following topics throughout this video: Current leaks occur when current flows outside the original circuit and encounters other grounded objects with a difference in electrical potential. Main causes of electrical current leaks: Poor insulation in conductors, bare cables, broken or poorly connected cables, faulty components in a circuit or equipment, among others. The greatest risk of current leaks is electric shock. RCDs are a great ally in detecting and protecting against current leaks. Methods for detecting current leaks: Using RCDs in circuits to detect leakage in equipment and appliances, and the clock method to detect leakage in installation wiring. Highlights in this video: 01:09 - Electric current is one of the main variables and an important part of understanding current leakage. 01:42 - A better understanding of circuit types will help you better understand current leakage. 02:41 - When is an electrical installation truly safe for intervention? Understand the parameters used in NR10 to ensure electrical de-energization. 03:00 - One cause of current leakage is poor insulation. Learn how to achieve good electrical insulation. 03:23 - Low resistance makes current leakage easier. Understand electrical resistance. 05:05 - The types of current can influence the consequences of an electric shock. 05:23 - Residual current devices are responsible for detecting current leakage and protecting nearby people. 06:20 - Understand circuit breaker nomenclature. 7:55 AM - The DR is mandatory according to NBR5410. #MEL_00287 - Mundo da Elétrica is an electricity channel with quality videos for you to learn on your cell phone, tablet, or on your living room TV. Electrical for everyone! Online classes, PDF manuals, electrical diagrams, and explanations! Join Mundo da Elétrica: On YouTube (click and subscribe): http://goo.gl/vXru8M Mundo da Elétrica website: http://www.mundodaeletrica.com.br Mundo da Elétrica Facebook:   / mundodaeletrica   Mundo da Elétrica Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/+Mundodaeletr... Mundo da Elétrica Twitter:   / mundodaeletrica