Unavoidable Objectionable Current

[1.21 gigawatt]

Should we beat this dead horse a little more? There is a lot of discussion about parallel neutral paths and how sometimes it is unavoidable. Here's the current scenario that I'm struggling with.

This is new service to a mobile home disconnect. The utility requires the meter socket and disconnect to be mounted on RMC posts with strut channel supports. The grounding requirement is per NEC and simple enough. Utility also requires metallic conduit between meter socket and disconnect with bond bushings. All that is straightforward enough until you bond the ground and neutral in the disconnect like we're supposed to. There is now a parallel neutral path from that bonding point to the factory neutral/enclosure bond in the meter socket.

I can't see any way to eliminate this parallel path. One of the problems is that there are three different inspectors involved and they might disagree somehow. There has to be a solution to this NEC/Utility conflict.

Thoughts?

 

[ActionDave]

I am closing this thread, in accordance with the Forum rules. This Forum is intended to assist professional electricians, inspectors, engineers, and other members of the electrical industry in the performance of their job-related tasks. However, if you are not an electrician or an electrical contractor, then we are not permitted to help you perform your own electrical installation work.


If I have misjudged the situation, if for example this project is related to your work, then send me a Private Message. If you can show me that I am wrong, and that you are a licensed electrician (or at least a licensed apprentice), then I will reopen your post, and offer an apology for the delay and inconvenience.