EMF's in my panel

[LarryFine]

ill try that tommorw and see what happens

Consider throwing the main when dis- and re-connecting.

 

[electricalperson]

Consider throwing the main when dis- and re-connecting.

i will do that. i own a pair of insulated gloves anyway. i wont want to get caught between the GEC and the waterpipe might ruin my day

 

[electricalperson]

i understand its completly normal for some of the neutral current to use the water pipe as a return. i just want to know if there is a way to eliminate the EMF's it produces maybe by adding another low impedance grounding electrode or electrodes? im not sure if the copper goes all the way to the street or if its plastic or not outside the house. im pretty sure its all metal

 

[LarryFine]

That's the reasoning behind my suggestion. Current in the electrode and its conductor form a large circle that should collapse when it's opened.

Also, before you disconnect it, comparing electrode current while energized and de-energized will show whether it's your neutral current or a neighbor's.

 

[electricalperson]

That's the reasoning behind my suggestion. Current in the electrode and its conductor form a large circle that should collapse when it's opened.

Also, before you disconnect it, comparing electrode current while energized and de-energized will show whether it's your neutral current or a neighbor's.

i did shut off the power one time and had 0.0 amps on the GEC

 

[LarryFine]

i did shut off the power one time and had 0.0 amps on the GEC

That makes it yours. On to the next experiment.

 

[electricalperson]

i will do the experiment when its not thundering and lightning out just in case

 

[LarryFine]

i will do the experiment when its not thundering and lightning out just in case

Ben Franklin would call ou a wuss. :wink:

 

[electricalperson]

Ben Franklin would call ou a wuss. :wink:

ben franklin was crazy