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Grounding an Electrical Panel


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This electrical wiring question came from: hector, a Handyman from St. Cloud, Florida.

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Thanks for your electrical wiring question Hector.

How to Ground a Electric Circuit Breaker Panel

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Skill Level: Advanced – Licensed Electrical Contractor, Not Recommended for Homeowners.
Tools Required: Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools.
Estimated Time: Depends on the extent of the project, the panel make and model, and the grounding method to be used.
Precaution: If the only ground source for the electrical system will be removed or modified then the electrical service should be shut off until the new ground source can be reconnected.
Notice: Making changes to the Electrical Service Panel should be done with a permit and be inspected.

Grounding Requirements for Electric Panels

PLEASE NOTE: This question did not state if the GE 125 amp panel is a main panel or a sub panel, which makes a very big difference with the grounding method as outlined below:

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2 Responses to “Grounding an Electrical Panel”
  1. Dave Rongey says:

    Hi William,
    Please refer to the Electrical Code section of this website for sizing your sub panel ground wire.
    A ground wire may not be spliced, but must be continuous.
    Attaching other wires to the ground rod would depend on what the system may be and how it is connected.
    I hope this helps,
    Dave

  2. William Schymick says:

    I have installed a 125 amp sub-panel, serviced with #2 stranded copper. I have a grounding rod implanted for use as a supplemental exterior ground.

    1. Can I use left over #2 insulated stranded wire for this ground? or, must it be exposed solid copper? (# 4 or #6)
    2. Can the ground wire be spliced?
    3. Can I attach other ground wires to the grounding rod, or must it be used only for the sub-panel?
    Thanks,
    BS