Split bolt connectors on gec's

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Can a split bolt connector be used on grounding electrode conductors and similar conductors (such as lighting arrestors when bonded to a ground ring) when bonding or connecting conductors? This would be a situation other than a splice or a tap under NEC 250.64(C) and (D).
 
srisser said:
Can a split bolt connector be used on grounding electrode conductors and similar conductors (such as lighting arrestors when bonded to a ground ring) when bonding or connecting conductors? This would be a situation other than a splice or a tap under NEC 250.64(C) and (D).
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IMO,
Yes for Bonding to a GroundRing and passing through,
but NO for connecting two conductors.

IMO, I don't think this is a 250.64 tap/splice.

Let's get some more interpretations on this.
 
When you look at 250.64 (C) is regulates "splicing" and allows only irreversible compression fittings. 250.64 (D) discusses "taps" and allows any "listed" connector.
 
augie47 said:
When you look at 250.64 (C) is regulates "splicing" and allows only irreversible compression fittings. 250.64 (D) discusses "taps" and allows any "listed" connector.
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Thanks Gus,
IMO, sounds like, reads like this:

(1) The conductor from the Meter Panel to the Ground Rod must be 'continuous' ('spliced' only by irreversable means).

(2) Thereafter, the conductor around a ring of ground rods may be 'tapped'
(not continuous).

I had never thought about this before.
Forums are good for opening one's eyes.
 
A ground rod clamp is listed as suitable for direct burial. Is a split bolt? Im thinking not.....just clarifing.....:D
 
The OP mentioned the GEC - grounding electrode conductor.


Generally, a split bolt is listed as suitable for grounding purposes, hence it meets the requirements of 250.8.

Generally, a split bolt is not listed for direct burial.

So, for other than direct burial a split bolt is permissible.

 
480sparky said:
DB. Durect Burial.
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cycotcskir said:
db or DB = Direct Burial

FYI: a good link

http://www.iaei.org/magazine/departments/ulquestion_html/07culq1.html
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Pierre C Belarge said:
The OP mentioned the GEC - grounding electrode conductor.


Generally, a split bolt is listed as suitable for grounding purposes, hence it meets the requirements of 250.8.

Generally, a split bolt is not listed for direct burial.

So, for other than direct burial a split bolt is permissible.

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Sorry guys, I didnt have my glasses on, If Id seen DB instead of D8, I would have picked up on that.......Setting here drinking coffee and doing office work...:D
 
Mule said:
Sorry guys, I didnt have my glasses on, If Id seen DB instead of D8, I would have picked up on that.......Setting here drinking coffee and doing office work...:D
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I figured as much, that's why I wrote it in lower case. I laughed when I saw your post... it did look a bit like D8
 
charlie said:
Isn't D8 a Caterpillar? :D
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