Question on UFER ground with 2 panels

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KWH

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I will have 2 main breaker panels ( from c.t. cabinet ) can you install 1 ufer ground to 1 panel and split bolt off this ground to the other panel beside it.
 

texie

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Is there still a requirement to use only a non-reversible connection when it comes to gec's.
If so the split bolt may not be compliant but a crimp connection would be?

In the installation you describe a split bolt (listed as suitable for grounding and bonding) would be compliant. See 250.64(D)(1).
You could also use a common ground bar as allowed by 250.64(D)(1)(3). If you use this option the bar must be a busbar 1/4" X 2" X whatever required length to attach all GECs and jumpers. You can also use non crimp type connectors in this scenario as well.

Couldn't resist throwing the busbar idea out there.:D
 

infinity

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I will have 2 main breaker panels ( from c.t. cabinet ) can you install 1 ufer ground to 1 panel and split bolt off this ground to the other panel beside it.

Yes because the conductor from the CEE to the first panel is the GEC. The conductor from the split-bolt to the second panel is a bonding jumper. Only the GEC is required to be continuous or irreversibly spliced.
 

augie47

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In the installation you describe a split bolt (listed as suitable for grounding and bonding) would be compliant. See 250.64(D)(1).
You could also use a common ground bar as allowed by 250.64(D)(1)(3). If you use this option the bar must be a busbar 1/4" X 2" X whatever required length to attach all GECs and jumpers. You can also use non crimp type connectors in this scenario as well.

Couldn't resist throwing the busbar idea out there.:D

You MUST have stock in a buss bar company :D
 
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