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You have two ground wires coming from the electrical panel how do you connect it to the new water pipe coming into the house?
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The electrical code states that if the grounding electrode is to be a metallic water pipe it is to be attached to the street side of the water meter or if not possible as near as practicable to the point of entrance of the water service in the building. You will need to purchase a pipe grounding clamp to make the connection. To stop stray circulating currents from happening all metallic systems should be bonded to each other and to ground.
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You shouldn't connect electrical service ground wires to pipes; it causes electrolysis of the pipe and slowly dissolves some of the metal.
Ground wires should be connected to a ground rod that is driven into... the ground.
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Where is a ground rod for a house is driven?
Look for it in the vicinity below the electrical house meter. There should be a bare wire coming out of the house in that area and if followed should take you right to the ground rod. There might be one 10' rod or two 6' rods. The wire will probably be buried just under the surface of the ground.
Is it OK illegal or dangerous to connect the neutral to ground to make the circuit work?
If you have to connect the neutral to ground to make the circuit work then you have an open neutral in your circuit. Be careful in handling the neutral as there can be voltage potential on the neutral if a load is connected. In a properly wired home that has been inspected by the local electrical inspector the neutral should be bonded to the ground at the main service distribution point. There will be a green screw that projects through the neutral bus and is threaded into the back of the electrical panel. This should be the one and only place in the whole electrical system where this neutral to ground connection takes place. Dangerous!!!!! The ground is the safety to prevent you from getting shocked due to a malfunctioning piece of equipment. By using the ground for a neutral you will be energizing the entire ground system of you house or business. Thus anything with metal on it and a ground wire going to it will be electrified if the ground fails at the breaker box or building ground rod. Do you want to take this risk? Not I..........
Can you connect a 3 wire 120 Volt with ground to a 2 wire House wire has black and white and ground Appliance has black red white and ground?
To answer this question fully the type of appliance has to be stated and its voltage.
How do you wire a three wire 220v for dryer White to white but where does black and ground go?
If the cable you are trying to connect the dryer up to only has a white, black and ground wire, then the dryer is not going to work. The cable needs to be a three wire, the ground wire is never counted when discussing house wiring. Open up the electrical access panel on the back of the dryer. You will see a terminal block. A red and black and white connect to this terminal strip. The "hot" wires are connected to the outside terminals. The neutral (white) wire will be in the center. Connect the ground wire to the frame of the dryer. It is very important that this ground wire be connected as this is the wire that carries the fault current to trip the breaker should a fault arise.
How can I find electrical ground in a house?
A cold water pipe is usually a ground. Nowadays with plastic pipe you can't be sure. If the pipe out of the foundation is copper chances are it is good. You can check it with a meter. You can also get an electrical ground rod and install it. It is just a 10' spike that you hammer into the ground and clamp a wire to. It will also give you a good ground. You may already have one at your home. Check by the service entrance for electricity and phone.
Do you have to Connect both fixture and house ground wires?
If you're asking whether you have to connect the fixture ground to the house ground, you do. The idea is to connect any exposed portion of a metal fixture to ground, keeping anything you would be able to touch from having a hazardous potential on it. The way to do this is to connect the fixture ground (which is connected to the metal chassis) to the building ground (which comes from your electrical panel).
Can you turn on power to a house without a ground wire?
No. If the service is missing a ground wire the electrical inspector will not pass the installation. With out the inspectors approval the utility company will not connect the house and turn the power on.
How do I connect Electrical cabling from house to shed?
hire an electrician
Where is a ground rod for a house is driven?
Look for it in the vicinity below the electrical house meter. There should be a bare wire coming out of the house in that area and if followed should take you right to the ground rod. There might be one 10' rod or two 6' rods. The wire will probably be buried just under the surface of the ground.
What voltage are electrical lines coming into a house in England?
The electrical lines to a typical house in the UK are 230 V 50 Hz.
What do you do if your house phone is disconnected?
Throw it on the ground. That should teach him.
What is the house earthing?
The term 'house earthing' is used in the electrical wiring of a structure in order to ground the house against electrical leakage which can cause increased power usage and the possibilty of safety concerns involving electrical shock.
Slugs are coming into my house how do I get rid of them?
you put salt on them or on the ground every where
What problems occur when cutting Cold Water pipe with electrical ground?
The only problem that can happen is you would not have a ground for your electrical in the house if the pipe is cut between the clamp and the copper going into the ground outside. You shouldn't get shocked, if that is what you're worried about.
Is it OK illegal or dangerous to connect the neutral to ground to make the circuit work?
If you have to connect the neutral to ground to make the circuit work then you have an open neutral in your circuit. Be careful in handling the neutral as there can be voltage potential on the neutral if a load is connected. In a properly wired home that has been inspected by the local electrical inspector the neutral should be bonded to the ground at the main service distribution point. There will be a green screw that projects through the neutral bus and is threaded into the back of the electrical panel. This should be the one and only place in the whole electrical system where this neutral to ground connection takes place. Dangerous!!!!! The ground is the safety to prevent you from getting shocked due to a malfunctioning piece of equipment. By using the ground for a neutral you will be energizing the entire ground system of you house or business. Thus anything with metal on it and a ground wire going to it will be electrified if the ground fails at the breaker box or building ground rod. Do you want to take this risk? Not I..........
What is the earthing?
The term 'house earthing' is used in the electrical wiring of a structure in order to ground the house against electrical leakage which can cause increased power usage and the possibilty of safety concerns involving electrical shock.
What color is a ground wire in an electrical distribution?
The main electrical ground wire is sized to the service and is non insulted bare copper. Branch circuit grounds are green in conduit installations and bare copper again in house wiring cables.
