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SITUATION: I recently inspected a service ground istallation at a building. The installation was as follows:
2 - 3/4x10' rods @ 10' spacing with #2 bare solid GEC. Exposed section of GEC extends up to the service disconnect installed in 3/4" PVC. PVC clamped @ 2 places using metal pipe clamps.
I was told that the metal pipe clamps would choke the ground and is not good practice to use metal clamps with pvc conduit for this application. Can someone tell me if the previous statement is true and if so, provide me with some direction or corrective measure?
Sincerely,
Michael A. Armentor, P.E.
Illumination and Electrical Facilities Engineer
LaDOTD Bridge Design
1201 Capitol Access Road Rm 609G
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
"Life is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Live it well, enjoy today, and do something fun. Be happy, thankful, and seek God!”:grin:
2 - 3/4x10' rods @ 10' spacing with #2 bare solid GEC. Exposed section of GEC extends up to the service disconnect installed in 3/4" PVC. PVC clamped @ 2 places using metal pipe clamps.
I was told that the metal pipe clamps would choke the ground and is not good practice to use metal clamps with pvc conduit for this application. Can someone tell me if the previous statement is true and if so, provide me with some direction or corrective measure?
Sincerely,
Michael A. Armentor, P.E.
Illumination and Electrical Facilities Engineer
LaDOTD Bridge Design
1201 Capitol Access Road Rm 609G
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
"Life is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Live it well, enjoy today, and do something fun. Be happy, thankful, and seek God!”:grin:
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