Why did the inspector make me bond neutral to ground?

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Keep in mind, too, that bonding the EGC and neutral in the last panel would have the same effect on everything upstream, such as the pool panel.

Not a good idea. :rolleyes:
 
LarryFine said:
Keep in mind, too, that bonding the EGC and neutral in the last panel would have the same effect on everything upstream, such as the pool panel.

Not a good idea. :rolleyes:
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Exactly!!! This was a major concern. Its really a contributing reason for my post.
 
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Mrat said:
Thanks George. I would really like an explanation from the inspector on his logic. Your comment about the screw makes much sense. I just finished redoing my 100 amp subpanel and will redo my 200 amp meter/main shortly. The previous owner was a hack. The first thing I do when checking electrical panels is check all screws for tightness, especially the alu wired ones. I tightened a few on mine and can only guess what those not sure about the green ground screw would do. I would also wonder why they had the panel apart in the first place but thats another story. I really appreciate everyones input.
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I had an inspector on an appartment complex job make sure we removed those bonding screws (Seimens) from the panels so someone wouldn't come along in the future and tighten it
 
why did the inspector make me bond the neutral to ground?

why did the inspector make me bond the neutral to ground?

The ispector is wrong. Tell him so he will stop reqirering others to do the same.
 
1-these are seperate structures a grounding electrode would be required
2-the GEC would be connected to the EGC
3-EGC would have to be bonded to the enclosure
 
Bea said:
1-these are seperate structures a grounding electrode would be required
2-the GEC would be connected to the EGC
3-EGC would have to be bonded to the enclosure
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Yes, that is how I have always done it. Separate structure with ufer ground or ground rods, EGC in the PVC conduit with the conductors bonded to the ground bus/cabinet.
 
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