250.94 Intersystem Bonding Termination

[Michael15956]

Wound a bus bar connected to the exterior of a meter socket (for bonding intersystem grounding conductors) with self tapped screws and no bonding wire be a code violation? Our POCO allows this bar to be connected to the socket. Would this be considered "electrically" connected as required by 250.94(4)? I run the GEC to the rod(s) inside PVC Conduit for a cleaner look and I'm trying to avoid running another bonding wire to this bus bar. I use the Arlington Intersystem Bonding Bar for this application.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I think that would be okay as there is a product that is made to attach to the meter base with thumb screws, I believe. I will try and get a picture of one.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I found it

 

[Michael15956]

I used that once Dennis and I really didn't like the looks of it. But I do think it is what I'm trying to accomplish but just with a grounding bus bar.

 

[M. D.]

I like this one
http://www.greaves-usa.com/pdf/MBK Product Sheet pdf6-19-08.pdf

 

[Mr 3phase]

Intersystem Bonding

Intersystem Bonding

When I use the intersystem bonding 'device', I install pvc from the meter socket down about 3", then attach the bonding device, and continue the pvc down to the ground. Then install the bonding wire from the meter socket, through the pvc, through the bonding block, down to the ground rods. Never had a problem doing it this way.

 

[M. D.]

When I use the intersystem bonding 'device', I install pvc from the meter socket down about 3", then attach the bonding device, and continue the pvc down to the ground. Then install the bonding wire from the meter socket, through the pvc, through the bonding block, down to the ground rods. Never had a problem doing it this way.

like this one here?
http://www.aifittings.com/whnew150.htm

 

[Michael15956]

I like this one
http://www.greaves-usa.com/pdf/MBK Product Sheet pdf6-19-08.pdf

Now I like this system! Do you use the copper bar for outside? Cost?

 

[Mr 3phase]

like this one here?
http://www.aifittings.com/whnew150.htm

Yes, that is the animal. I have done many service changes and used this and passed every one. What I like even better are the insulated burndy splicers for connecting onto the street side line.

 

[shepelec]

This is th edevice that I always use.

http://www.allmetroed.com/zinc-grounding-bridge-p-152.html

 

[M. D.]

Now I like this system! Do you use the copper bar for outside? Cost?

$15.00 ish yes real nice bar with stainless studs and nuts

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I used that once Dennis and I really didn't like the looks of it. But I do think it is what I'm trying to accomplish but just with a grounding bus bar.

I hate the looks of it. I thought that was what you were talking about.

I have used these.

 

[Michael15956]

$15.00 ish yes real nice bar with stainless studs and nuts

Well thanks! What I like about it is it doesn't need a bonding wire from the meter grounding termination. Cleaner look.

 

[Michael15956]

I hate the looks of it. I thought that was what you were talking about.

I have used these.

Check out the one MD uses. What do you think?

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Check out the one MD uses. What do you think?

I'd rather see the one I showed or the arlington. Some pocos won't let you attach to the base. The problem I see with the one M.D. shows is that it qould be a bit in the way if you have 2 pipes out the bottom of the base. I guess it will fit in front. I wouldn't want it on the side. I also like the fact that I can put the others lower to the ground.

 

[jmellc]

I found it

I tried a couple of those. They were both junk, would not tighten without warping themselves loose. I started using the weatherproof ground blocks as soon as they came out. Some have a plastic cover, Arlington brand I think does. The block is far superior IMHO.

 

[jmellc]

Check out the one MD uses. What do you think?

These work well. I haven't had a problem with them at all. I've used 3-4 varieties & the Arlington brand has a nice looking plastic/vinyl cover to improve appearances.