Does the GEC always connect to the neutral/grounded conductor?
D domnic Senior Member Occupation Electrical Contractor Feb 14, 2016 #1 Does the GEC always connect to the neutral/grounded conductor?
roger Moderator Staff member Location Fl Occupation Retired Electrician Feb 14, 2016 #2 The GEC is what makes the Neutral a grounded conductor but, at detached buildings the GEC only connects to the EGC since it is would be sub fed downstream from service equipment Roger
The GEC is what makes the Neutral a grounded conductor but, at detached buildings the GEC only connects to the EGC since it is would be sub fed downstream from service equipment Roger
infinity Moderator Staff member Location New Jersey Occupation Journeyman Electrician Feb 14, 2016 #3 Yes and no. One example, you could connect it to the EGC bus if a bus bar style main bonding jumper is used.
Yes and no. One example, you could connect it to the EGC bus if a bus bar style main bonding jumper is used.