Splicing ground wire to the water line.

[lakee911]

Is it permissible to splice the GEC from the service disconnect to the water supply line? Furthermore, does it matter where the GEC attaches to the water supply line provided that there is a bonding jumper accoss the meter?

I do understand that the GEC to ground rod can not be spliced.

Thanks

 

[augie47]

Is it permissible to splice the GEC from the service disconnect to the water supply line?

Yes, if done properly 250.62(C)

Furthermore, does it matter where the GEC attaches to the water supply line provided that there is a bonding jumper accoss the meter?

The way I read it, yes. 250.52(A)(1) states that beyond 5 ft the line shall not be used as a grounding electrode conductor.

I do understand that the GEC to ground rod can not be spliced.

Thanks

misunderstand...see 250.62(C) again

 

[gndrod]

Yes, if done properly 250.62(C)

The way I read it, yes. 250.52(A)(1) states that beyond 5 ft the line shall not be used as a grounding electrode conductor.

misunderstand...see 250.62(C) again

Gus, Sorry to interrupt, but did you mean [250.64(C)]? rbj

 

[augie47]

interruptions welcomed.... eyeglasses more welcomed.... thanks View attachment 3855
250.64
(some times I fail to see the top of the page evidently)

 

[gndrod]

interruptions welcomed.... eyeglasses more welcomed.... thanks View attachment 3855
250.64
(some times I fail to see the top of the page evidently)

Yer not alone....8j

 

[lakee911]

Thanks everyone. Sounds like the GEC to the water pipe (and to the grounding rod) should be sized per 250.66 as well, correct?

Thanks,
Jason

 

[augie47]

See 250.53(E)