T thomasnuehring68 New User Location Springfield Occupation Electrician Aug 22, 2024 #1 On a new service to a detached garage from another garage. Do you need to drive ground rods or bring a 4wire service to the new panel
On a new service to a detached garage from another garage. Do you need to drive ground rods or bring a 4wire service to the new panel
infinity Moderator Staff member Location New Jersey Occupation Journeyman Electrician Aug 22, 2024 #2 Is this an actual service to the new garage or a feeder? Welcome to the Forum.
tom baker First Chief Moderator & NEC Expert Staff member Location Bremerton, Washington Occupation Master Electrician Aug 22, 2024 #3 You mention service, is this a service or feeder? It’s likely a feeder and since 2005 NEC the r requirement has been for as 4 wire feeder, seperate EGC and neutral, s as bc a grounding electrode system, ground rods may not be needed.
You mention service, is this a service or feeder? It’s likely a feeder and since 2005 NEC the r requirement has been for as 4 wire feeder, seperate EGC and neutral, s as bc a grounding electrode system, ground rods may not be needed.
S suemarkp Senior Member Location Kent, WA Occupation Retired Engineer Aug 22, 2024 #4 If it has a panel, you need a ground electrode system. Feeder -vs- Service determines whether it is 3 wire or 4 wire supply.
If it has a panel, you need a ground electrode system. Feeder -vs- Service determines whether it is 3 wire or 4 wire supply.