Ground wire split at buss bar

[Jeff Merritt]

I see this from time to time, I call it out as not best practice, how do you write it up?

[Jim Port]

I don't know why that was done. Looks like #6 and a #4 will fit in those holes. Improper termination technique.

[Jeff Merritt]

It was # 6 and would not fit the hole.

[Christopher Currins]

Not best practice, but what harm can it do?....Arcing?

[Robert Meier]

Originally Posted by ccurrins

Not best practice, but what harm can it do?....Arcing?

Probably no harm at all. Still isn't right. I'm with Jim on this one, I've never seen a bar like that where a #6 AWG conductor wouldn't fit.

[Rick Strand]

Came across this neutral service entrance conductor termination not too long ago, my narrative was;

•The large gauge stranded neutral wire on the service entrance conductors was split into 3 and each terminated under a separate screw on the neutral bus bar. This is not in accordance with standard industry practice. Recommend that this connection be further evaluated by a qualified electrician.

[Jim Port]

Originally Posted by rstrand

Came across this neutral service entrance conductor termination not too long ago, my narrative was;

•The large gauge stranded neutral wire on the service entrance conductors was split into 3 and each terminated under a separate screw on the neutral bus bar. This is not in accordance with standard industry practice. Recommend that this connection be further evaluated by a qualified electrician.

Under the NEC that is wrong. The neutral must terminate in a single connection. No need for further evaluation. It just needs correction.

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

Originally Posted by Jim Port

No need for further evaluation. It just needs correction.

Yep.