Grounding conductors in contact with the main bus

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

Maybe it's just me, but I don't think grounding conductors are supposed to be in contact with the panel main bus.

[Robert Meier]

If those EGC's are properly connected and are indeed in contact with the bus then the main OCPD should open.

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

Originally Posted by Robert Meier

If those EGC's are properly connected and are indeed in contact with the bus then the main OCPD should open.

I could not find the main grounding conductor either. Thanks. I didn't realize the main should have tripped.

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

Originally Posted by jfunderburk

I didn't realize the main should have tripped.

Or the conductors should have been fried.

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

Why didn't I die when I touched the panel cover?? (Ground bus was bonded to the cabinet.)

[Robert Meier]

Originally Posted by jfunderburk

Why didn't I die when I touched the panel cover?? (Ground bus was bonded to the cabinet.)

Could a list of reasons. Most likely is that the panel was not energized. Or you were not grounded.

[Bob Elliott]

WOW!

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

Originally Posted by Robert Meier

Could a list of reasons. Most likely is that the panel was not energized. Or you were not grounded.

Panel was in a bedroom. I was standing on carpet.

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

I think I'll begin using my voltage ticker before touching panels in the future, to be on the safe side.

[David C. Macy]

Originally Posted by jfunderburk

I think I'll begin using my voltage ticker before touching panels in the future, to be on the safe side.

Please do, and wear gloves and googles.

Very dangerous conditions!!

[Kenneth Dolin]

Originally Posted by jfunderburk

I think I'll begin using my voltage ticker before touching panels in the future, to be on the safe side.

That has become a regular step for me, yesterday I did not do it and thought about it the whole time I was removing the fasteners and cover.

[James L. Keilson]

Pretty ugly looking panel, but to be honest if the grounding conductors were infact grounded and they were actually touching the Hot buss bars then BOOM, either the main would trip or the grounding conductors would burn off after a big Boom...dead short baby.

[David K. Gray]

Hi james, so why wasnt there a large arcing or a big boom were the grounding close to the buss or was it touching.
I have a question for you all how many inspectors here use 600 volt gloves?
David

[Bruce D. Pinel]

I do.

[Paul W. Abernathy]

Originally Posted by jfunderburk

I think I'll begin using my voltage ticker before touching panels in the future, to be on the safe side.

Sounds like a GOOD PLAN....