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#58294 11/05/05 02:03 AM
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can anyone explain the hazards of running a 4wire subfeed 120/240 AND puting in ground rods. Other than the fact that you shouldn't i'd like to brush up on the theory behind it.


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.
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#58295 11/05/05 09:09 AM
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can anyone explain the hazards of running a 4wire subfeed 120/240 AND puting in ground rods. Other than the fact that you shouldn't i'd like to brush up on the theory behind it.
Who told you that you shouldn't do both? If the sub panel is at a second building and you pull an EGC, the code requires a grounding electrode system at the second building.
Don


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#58296 11/05/05 11:45 PM
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As I have understude my AHJ one or the other. Can you give me my code references? I thought one or the other. four wire or three and a rod.


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.
#58297 11/05/05 11:47 PM
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No, it's bond neutral to ground, or 4-wire.


Larry Fine
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#58298 11/05/05 11:53 PM
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NJI, read 250.32

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#58299 11/06/05 12:14 AM
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thanks, i'v been searchhing past posts and am reading as we speak..workin on it


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.

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