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Re: Sub panels - Isolated ground

#129250 12/06/04 12:56 AM

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If the neutral/grounded conductor and EGC are bonded together at a subpanel, the neutral's current flow back to the main panel will be partially carried on the EGC. This would be a potential shock hazard for someone coming in contact with the EGC.

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Subject	Posted By	Posted
Sub panels - Isolated ground	aldav53	12/05/04 02:12 PM
Re: Sub panels - Isolated ground	stamcon	12/06/04 04:56 AM
Re: Sub panels - Isolated ground	aldav53	12/06/04 05:06 AM
Re: Sub panels - Isolated ground	stamcon	12/06/04 06:02 AM
Re: Sub panels - Isolated ground	aldav53	12/06/04 06:41 AM
Re: Sub panels - Isolated ground	stamcon	12/06/04 06:58 AM
Re: Sub panels - Isolated ground	aldav53	12/06/04 07:06 AM
Re: Sub panels - Isolated ground	winnie	12/06/04 08:20 AM
Re: Sub panels - Isolated ground	Bjarney	12/06/04 07:59 PM
Re: Sub panels - Isolated ground	PoolQ	01/02/05 03:26 AM

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