Service panel bonding to ground

[jtedesco1]

... and if the MBJ is a screw it is required to be a green screw.

[Paul W. Abernathy]

See....thats what makes NACHI great for HI's.....look at all you are learning from a single post....SEE......we do change the world...lol

[Richard W. Washington]

Originally Posted by dvalley

Paul is referring to this solid #6 AWG.

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Did you check at the water main?

The ground wires are doubled up at the bus bar when there are extra screws available.

Also should the ground and neutral be on the same bus?

[pdickerson]

Doubling up the equipment grounds is legal as long as they are the same size wire. The grounds and neutrals can be on the same bus in service equipment.

[David P. Valley]

Originally Posted by rwashington

The ground wires are doubled up at the bus bar when there are extra screws available.

Also should the ground and neutral be on the same bus?

You're looking for separation of the grounds and neutrals only at LSE (sub panels).

[Paul W. Abernathy]

Originally Posted by rwashington

The ground wires are doubled up at the bus bar when there are extra screws available.

Answer: Yes, if the panel legend allows this. However, pleases don't confuse "Grounded" and " Grounding"....just to be clear here...so if you mean ground as in the bare conductors....yes, it is allowed per the legend. No, if you are speaking in terms of the " Grounded " white conductors...they should never share a termination as per 408.21 - 2002 NEC ( 408.41 -2005 NEC ).

Also should the ground and neutral be on the same bus?

Answer: Yes, in the MAIN distribution panel.....NO, if you are dealing with a remote distribution panel down stream of the main panel. View my video on Grounding and Bonding at www.theelectricalguru.com on the video page.

Enjoy....Someone probably covered it but you know you like my version better....thehehehe

[Richard W. Washington]

Thanks fellas. I shall be spending alot more time on this thread.

[Paul W. Abernathy]

Originally Posted by rwashington

Thanks fellas. I shall be spending alot more time on this thread.

Nah...just know you got us watchin your back brother...we are always here for you.