Grounding two panels

[arnettda]

I have a two gang meter socket on a house. I go inside to two panels one for general power one for electric heat. When I run outside to my ground rods do I need to run two seperate wires? If you could point me in the right direction I would be greatful as this always confuses me. Thanks

 

[raider1]

Connect the grounding electrode conductor at the 2 gang meter socket and don't run it into the panels. (Provided that the POCO will permit this)

The grounding electrode conductor can be connected to the grounded conductor at or before the service disconnecting means. (See 250.24(A)(1))

Chris

 

[arnettda]

POCO does not like my ground in there meter socket.

 

[raider1]

POCO does not like my ground in there meter socket.

Where is the service disconnecting means?

Chris

 

[arnettda]

Inside at each panel.

 

[raider1]

You can run 1 wire out to the ground rods and then tap off the GEC to each panel inside the home or if you prefer you can run 2 separate wires to the ground rods.

Take a look at 250.64(D) (1) through (3) for the requirements for a GEC for multiple disconnecting means.

Chris

 

[infinity]

I would use the tap method as Chris mentioned:

 

[electricmanscott]

POCO does not like my ground in there meter socket.

I never understand why this is.

 

[raider1]

I never understand why this is.

I haven't either.

Chris

 

[arnettda]

Thanks and what would be a listed splice for grounding and bonding besides exothermic welding?

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Thanks and what would be a listed splice for grounding and bonding besides exothermic welding?

You can run one GEC from the rod to one panel and use a split bolt to the other panel.