ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Ufer ground

Okay, kiddo, so sometimes we need to use electricity in a building or a house. But electricity can be really dangerous if it’s not used properly.

One of the ways we can make sure electricity is used safely is by creating what’s called a “ufer ground”. A ufer ground is kind of like a path for electricity to travel safely into the ground.

This is how it works: when we use electricity, there’s a chance that it can “leak” out of the wires and try to escape into the ground. But if it escapes into the ground the wrong way, it can hurt people or start a fire.

So instead of letting the electricity escape however it wants, we build a special wire that goes deep into the ground. When we use electricity, any “leaks” or extra electricity will travel through this wire and safely into the ground.

And that’s what a ufer ground is! It’s a special wire that helps keep electricity safe and prevent people from getting hurt or fires from starting.