Articles about Grounding

Installing a Sub Panel for a Detached Building

By Dave Rongey

Dennis in California asks: Do I need to run a ground wire for a 200 amp sub panel that is 200 feet away from the main panel? Grounding a Remote Sub Panel at a Detached Building.

Tags: GES grounding electrode system, ground a sub panel, ground wire for sub panel, install a sub panel, NEC article 225.31, NEC article 250.32, panel for separate structure, power for sub panel

Where and How to Install a Green Ground Screw in a Panel

By Dave Rongey

How to Bond the Ground Using the Green Grounding Screw of a Sub Panel: Grounding a Main Panel vs Grounding a Sub-Panel, Bonding the Ground System at the Main Electric Service Panel, When Two Terminal Strips are Connected Together, The Difference between Ground Terminals and Neutral Terminals

Tags: bonding the ground system, green ground screw, ground terminal strips, ground terminals neutral terminals, grounding main panel, grounding sub panel, main electric service panel

Electrical Panel Grounding Methods

By Dave Rongey

Electrical Grounding Methods and Requirements – Listing of electrical codes for grounding with examples of electrical grounding codes for home electrical wiring.

Tags: 30 inch deep ground, 8 foot ground rod, electrical ground bond, electrical panel ground, electrical system, electrical wiring, ground wire, how to electrical, panel ground

Sub Panel Grounding and Neutrals

By Dave Rongey

Understanding Grounding for Sub Panels: When you add a second electrical panel with separate neutral and common bars, do you ground the common to the box along with a ground rod connection?

Tags: ground bar, ground rod, Grounding, neutral bar, panel, sub panel

Home Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs

Please Note:
Unless otherwise posted, please refer to the following Guidelines when working on Electrical Projects:

Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Electrical Repairs and Circuit Wiring is Best Performed by a Certified Electrician or Licensed Electrical Contractor.

Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools, a Voltage Tester and a Multi Meter.

Estimated Time:
Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools, work with electrical wiring, and the available access to the project area.

Precaution:
Identify the project circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.

Important:
Modifying existing electrical circuits or installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and National Electrical Codes, with a permit and be inspected.