Eagle:
I see where you and Sparky66wv bboth use no.4 solid, I have never used solid for fear of getting 'un-removable' kinks in it so I always use stranded. Now I can understand the following the contour of the building better wiht solid, is this why ? But what about going to the water line ? A lot of the times I have to go across a basement wiht the cable to get to the water-meter do you use solid for this and how does it work out for you.???
I will try anything if it helps the job run smoother, alot of time i will mount some 1/2 pvc on the side of the basement wall and drop the no.6 to the ground-rods that way if it helps protect it on a long run, but generally if I can I will drill a hole close to the dirt level and snake the ground wire out that way, then plug it up with 'Duck' seal.
-Mark-