#4 Bare Stranded Wire For Grounding Main Panel.

[td1236]

Will #4 Stranded bare wire pass inspection for grounding a main panel? Most places seem to be out of solid wire right now.

 

[curt swartz]

No NEC requirement for solid. I never use #4 solid, only 7-strand bare or THHN. Solid is a PITA to work with.

FYI. I just checked some of my supply houses and they have a good stock of 4 solid. Not sure why yours don't have it.

 

[td1236]

No NEC requirement for solid. I never use #4 solid, only 7-strand bare or THHN. Solid is a PITA to work with.

FYI. I just checked some of my supply houses and they have a good stock of 4 solid. Not sure why yours don't have it.

Thanks Curt!

 

[LarryFine]

Home Depot stores seem to have it in stock in 50' rolls and 200' spools.

 

[td1236]

Home Depot stores seem to have it in stock in 50' rolls and 200' spools.

I was at HD last week and not one store within 50 miles had any in stock. There seemed to be a shortage, it may just be a HD supplier deal.

What are your thoughts on #4 Stranded bare?

 

[LarryFine]

Not an issue. Stranded is fine.

Added: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Cerrowi...are-Copper-Grounding-Wire-050-2400H/202304652

 

[infinity]

What are your thoughts on #4 Stranded bare?

Is it much cheaper than insulated stranded wire? We never use solid or bare conductors for GEC's.

 

[electrofelon]

What are your thoughts on #4 Stranded bare?

Thats about all I use. #4 solid doesnt sound like a super happy fun time.