Installing Home Electrical Wiring
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Where do I attach the ground wire from the 4 wire cluster, on the neutral bar
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Electrical Wiring for the Home
Question: My brother is putting in his new house. I am aware of electricity and have been working with it since I was little. But for some reason, when I went to wire in his meter box, I am drawing a blank.He ran 4 wire from the box to his house in conduit. In his meter box there is of course two hot places to attach the load wires and the neutral bar. Where do I attach the ground wire from the 4 wire cluster, on the neutral bar and also where do I attach the grounding cable? I know I am thinking this out too much, hopefully you can help clear my mind, any diagrams would help if you could. Thanks!
This electrical question came from: James, a Handyman from New Concord, Ohio
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Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question James
The Following links will assist you with your electrical question:
Electrical Wire for the Home
Guide to Home Electrical Wire
Electrical Wire for the Home
Complete listing of electrical wire types and parts used for home projects with electrical code information serves as selection guidelines.
Electrical Grounding
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Listing of electrical codes for grounding with examples of electrical grounding codes for home electrical wiring.
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