ECN Forum Forums General Topics of the Trade General Discussion Area Grounding Electrode Conductor Connector?

What brand of Connectors are listed for #6 or #4 bare? Once again, mine are only good for specific cables...

So, either there needs to be a listed connector or there needs to be permision to use the 1/4" hole.

I don't see any other options.

Virgil,

Did someone tell you that you can't use that hole?

Bill

No one told me, but Joe's 4th post here got me to thinking:
https://www.electrical-contractor.net/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001602.html

Took me a while to find it, thought I had dreamt it there for a minute!



Joe, your views here would be greatly valued!

[This message has been edited by sparky66wv (edited 09-15-2002).]

NFPA 70, 2002,

110.12(A) Unused Openings. Unused cable or raceway openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, cutout boxes, meter socket enclosures, equipment cases, or housings shall be effectively closed ..........................

NECH: In the 2002 Code, 110.12(A) has been revised by changing the phrase "unused openings" to "unused cable or raceway openings" to clarify that openings such as "weep holes are not required to be closed up."

we would do well to find the listed usage of said hole...

[real world]
also, what would be the effects of lightning mitigation via a secured GEC vs. unsecured ?
[/real world]

But can I put my GEC through it?

If not, what type of approved connector should I use?



[This message has been edited by sparky66wv (edited 09-15-2002).]

I will look for the information that will help us to determine the recommendations that are given by the manufacturer concerning the "w e e p h o l e", in the meantime I would use this fitting.

[This message has been edited by Joe Tedesco (edited 09-15-2002).]

Where does the code say that the GEC needs a connector? I've always thought that the 1/4 KO was for that purpose. Of course 250.64(B) will require protection for the GEC in some cases, and if so most in this area use PVC conduit to provide the required protection.
Don

If you look at the bottom left of page 39 in the Square D Residential Products Catalog, it states; "5/16 KO for ground conductor". Page Link

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[This message has been edited by Webmaster (edited 09-17-2002).]

Joe, do you have a catalogue # and a brand name for that connector?

That's what I'm looking for, I guess...

(Assuming it's listed for the purpose)

Thanks!