|
Fri, May 21, 10 at 5:07
| I've hired an electrician to replace a sub-panel in my attached garage. The sub-panel will be bonded via EMT to the service entrance, which is on the outside of the garage -- definitely the same structure. He claims I also have to drive a grounding rod for the sub-panel, and add a GEC from the sub-panel to a nearby water pipe. I don't want to because it costs more, looks ugly, and is likely to confuse future buyers. I can't see any reason for me to do this. Is this a new requirement in the most recent NEC? (I live in Los Angeles) |
Follow-Up Postings:
|
- Posted by petey_racer (My Page) on Fri, May 21, 10 at 6:34
| He is 100% INCORRECT. NO grounding electrode and NO water bond! A 4-wire feeder is all that is required or wanted. |
|
- Posted by jeff_in_lalaland (My Page) on Sat, May 22, 10 at 0:05
| Thanks, Petey_racer |
|
| He is not even wrong. If you DID add another grounding electrode it would need to be bonded to the existing grounding electrode. This guy is a hack. A sub-panel in the same structure (including an attached garage) needs a four wire feed. |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Electrical Wiring Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.