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You are right. I used the generic "SO" but that seems to end up being SOOW around here.


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When bonding an aluminum boat ramp, it seems like with the constant moving of the water, that #6 solid copper would eventually break into, but that's what I'm coming up with as far as requirements go. Any ideas, or should I just do it and not worry.
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That is worth a call to the AHJ. I would prefer a stranded wire in that application for the reasons you mention and in salt water I might "suggest" for it to be "potted" (gel shrink wrap or something) into a terminal but that would just be a suggestion. I don't think I would find the language to make it so. That is more from wiring boats than docks.
The bottom line for everyone should be safety.
If something is required to be bonded, it should stay bonded.


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The braided ground/bond straps have been an acceptable alternative to the flex issue by most (not all) inspectors.


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I suppose corrosion may not be a big deal in a northern lake but a braided strap would not last a year in tropical salt water


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Greg:
I know your point and agree. However, a comment that I have heard a few times is something like "the inspection is for the time (day) you are there, and you cannot look into the future, or the next day"



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You are starting to sound like the guys who have one patio door pool alarm that they take from job to job wink


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Or....the local EC that had his guy swap out the bubble covers for old style flaps, after the final inspection. He 'moved' them to the next job for that final.

OOPS, yes, I was still there when the 'removal' was happening one day!!


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I was fortunate that the <state> projects I was inspecting were going to belong to the guy forever so they wanted an installation that would last. It was easy to work together for the best solution on questions. I understand people going for the lowest bidder can't be as choosy


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