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Old 6/26/09, 7:58 AM
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Old 6/26/09, 8:22 AM
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Wire not secured in proper location.



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Old 6/26/09, 9:59 AM
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Wire not secured properly under clamp.




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Old 6/26/09, 10:02 AM
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Wire should be secured on the opposite side to the bolt
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Old 6/26/09, 2:59 PM
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The ground electrode conductor should be placed between the clamp bolt and the ground rod.
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Old 6/26/09, 3:19 PM
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What the "layman's" term used to describe the clamp?
What is written/stamped on the clamp?



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Old 7/3/09, 2:01 AM
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Old 7/3/09, 5:34 AM
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The clamp is called an "Acorn" clamp. Wire should be installed opposite side of the bolt.




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Old 7/3/09, 5:57 AM
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What the "layman's" term used to describe the clamp?
What is written/stamped on the clamp?

Not only is it installed on the wrong side of the clamp, it can be utilized for burial purposes.
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Old 7/3/09, 8:40 AM
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You left your patch n the panel? Just kidding
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Old 7/3/09, 10:36 AM
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What do I mean by wrong hole?
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