Electrode grounding conductor

[adavey]

The grounding conductor for a 1Phase 400A panel was accidentally ran to an abodoned water main. Retofited with county water and RPZ in a new location.

Question:
Since the gounding electrode conductor is going to be the same size, can a splice be made in-route to the new water main. ( i'm trying to avoid going into a live 240V 400Amp switch) ?????????????????

 

[Paul B]

Yes but it has to be a non-reversible connection. Crimp.

 

[adavey]

thank you.

2002 NEC 250.64(c)

 

[bphgravity]

If your jurisdiction has adopted the 2005 NEC or by permission of the AHJ you could also install a busbar to make the connections as this is now also considered suitable for GEC connections.