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i have a water pipe that i'm going to be replacing and the elec. service panel has a grd. cable going to the portion of water pipe that i need to replace.(there is a don't remove tag)

so my question is i have to replace that pipe (its leaking)is it ok to temp. disconnect that ground and if it is should i turn off the main power or any other precaution i should take.

another person i was talking to said i have to becareful i don't have a hot neuteral that it would cause arching when i dissconect that grd.

thanks in advance if this is the the wrong section please advise where to post as i i'm a newbie here

not going to be replacing that pipe for a couple of weeks (not a severe leak )
 
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Does the service have any supplemental electrode(s) such as ground rods or a concrete encased electrode?
 
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After watching Mike Holts GvsBonding DVD I would say that you should put jumper cables on each side of the water pipe, and then cut out the section you want to. If your neighbor has lost the neutral to their service your water pipe may be carrying their neutral current back to the transformer, and when you remove your section of water pipe you could get electrocuted. :eek:

[ June 26, 2005, 03:52 PM: Message edited by: chewy ]
 
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no there is no additional grounds


i understand this is not a how to forum but i don't see what the problem is if you can help someone out or prevent them from hurting their self thank you
 
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Originally posted by avmongoose:
i understand this is not a how to forum but i don't see what the problem is if you can help someone out or prevent them from hurting their self thank you
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Many prefer to take the Darwinian approach to DIY electrical work. Sooner or later, there will be no living DIY electricians and all the work will be left for us pros. :D
 
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The problem with DIYers' is what else are they not asking?
Of course many electricans do very well cleaning up after DIyers.
However consider the following. A DIYer, perhaps in an office building replaces a self grounding (SG)receptacle, in a metal box with a flush cover, with a one that is non SG. No equipment grounding jumper was orginally installed, however with the non SG receptacle one is required.
Now in a fault, the 6/32 screws may not clear the fault, and a fire or shock occurs.
All from replacing a simple receptacle.

So the policy is no DIYers, get a qualifed electrician to assist, you and your family will sleep better.
 
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Hey, it would be good if plumbers got up to speed on this. :)

Goose, replace copper for copper piping when you repair the leak. Don't use PVC.

If you're concerned about a shock hazard (which I believe to be fairly unlikely) get a pair of automotive jumper cables and connect the pipes with them before you cut in to make the repair. Tape them to the pipe so they don't slip off. IMO.
 
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ok thanks for the help


and remember when you fly make sure you fly a airline with real mech. you to will feel safer to
 
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Originally posted by avmongoose:
and remember when you fly make sure you fly a airline with real mech. you to will feel safer to
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You did not have to tell me that.

I would not want to fly DIY Airlines. :D
 
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