Errors in sizing and installing grounding electrode conductors can cause your entire grounding system to failFind more from this series on Grounding vs Bonding
All Code references are based on the 2005 NEC. The grounding and bonding requirements in this column apply to solidly grounded systems that operate at not more than 600V, such as 120/240V, 120/208V, and 277/480V. Part 6 of this series on grounding and bonding discussed grounding electrode systems and compared them to the tires on race cars. This month's subject is the grounding electrode conductor
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