Grounding

[Ralph M. Smith]

Hi Folks, The wiring appears to be grounded to the panel box, including the 40 and 50 amp breakers. The main entrance cable also is grounded to the box. I was unable to determine the grounding of the box to ground as this panel is in a finished basement wall. No rod was seen at the exterior and the water meter is in a closet type door at the far end of the finished basement and could not see a ground wire there also. Is this a safe installation if it is properly connected to ground?

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

I'm not sure how well those connections will function, but this is aged equipment and may be sufficient. However, there must be a system ground such as a water pipe or ground rod. If you did not observe a GES, you should recommend that it be verified by a qualified electrician.

[Ralph M. Smith]

Thanks Jeffrey!