well, thanks for the input. stil alittle "fuzzy" but mostly on simply which situations call for a EGC to be run and which don't. in the service under question here..there is no metal path back to the house other than the EGC that i have just run. there for.. i need to continue on and disconnect the neutral bar from the cross over bar to the grounding bar in the panel. which i have. and finally i must through some rods in ( no big deal i get a chance to run my hammer drill...havn't in a little while now.) but mostly i guess i'm a little fustrated that i spent money on wire that is in no way nessassary. but thanks alll

I have worked as an apprentice and on to a journeyman in a general construction company. 90% of what I do is residential. I have an associats degree in electrical technology. I have started my own buisness this year and am with out the help of other electricians. this is why i find this site so helpful.