equipment grnd cond. covered with sheetrock mud?

[sguinn]

Does anyone know if a NEC code regarding equipment grounding conductors that have been covered with sheetrock mud? I've read 404.9(B)(2), but would'nt the sheetrock mud lessen the chance for a good connection? Would that make an effectively grounded connection? IMHO it would not. Thanks guys.:smile:

 

[raider1]

You might use 110.12(C).

Chris

 

[crossman]

Could you give a little more detail about what you are describing? Are you talking about a device box in sheetrock and the sheetrockers got a little mud on the green wire?

 

[480sparky]

Why not just whack it with your linesmans to take 99 44/100% of it off? If the rest bothers you, a damp rag will take care of it.

 

[sguinn]

Could you give a little more detail about what you are describing? Are you talking about a device box in sheetrock and the sheetrockers got a little mud on the green wire?

yes, except the green wire is bare copper here, and it was a lot of mud....everywhere.

 

[sguinn]

You might use 110.12(C).

Chris

Thanks Chris, after inspecting all day sometimes my brain gets a little frizizzled. For some reason I was just thinking "panels" when I read it.

 

[electricman2]

Not a problem, flex it a little and it will come off. Be thankful they didn't rock over the box.:roll:

 

[sguinn]

Not a problem, flex it a little and it will come off. Be thankful they didn't rock over the box.:roll:

That's a job for the electricians! By the way I'm the local EI......:smile:

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I hate when they spray oil paint all over the wires. You do have to scrape the wire with a knife to get to the copper. Mud is easy. I don't believe it will hurt the copper if a little mud is on it but I am not a chemist either.

 

[crossman]

So now I suppose all the romex hands need to put a little plastic sleeve over the bare ground conductor so it doesn't get contaminated by drywall compound or paint during construction?

 

[Dennis Alwon]

So now I suppose all the romex hands need to put a little plastic sleeve over the bare ground conductor so it doesn't get contaminated by drywall compound or paint during construction?

You could market it as a wire condom for safe wiring.

 

[crossman]

Perfect! Care to be a partner in this new concern?

 

[raider1]

Thanks Chris, after inspecting all day sometimes my brain gets a little frizizzled. For some reason I was just thinking "panels" when I read it.

Your welcome, I know the feeling about getting a frizizzled brain after some of the inspections I have been on.

Chris

 

[electricmanscott]

Perfect! Care to be a partner in this new concern?

Whoa, this isn't that kind of forum.

 

[LarryFine]

You could market it as a wire condom for safe wiring.

Conductoms! Ask for them by name!​