answersLogoWhite

0

In Canada the grounding electrode requirement is for two steel 5/8" x 10' copper clad rods spaced 10 feet apart.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Electrical Engineering

What size copper grounding electrode conductor is required for a service that has three sets of 600 kc mil copper conductors per phase?

The grounding conductor of a service distribution is sized by the ampacity of the service. By just stating the wire size, this does not give this information, as many variables enter into what wires are used depending on length, ambient temperature and insulation factor to name a few.


What is the smallest size of a common grounding electrode conductor installed for multiple separately derived systems?

3/0 awg wire


How to ground and bond a panel?

It must be grounded outside with two 8' copper ground rids driven fully into the ground. One under the meter and one 6' to either side connected together with the proper size copper ground wire. The above answer leaves out the requirement for a grounding connection to a metal water pipe. The NEC actually makes the ground rods supplemental to the water pipe. We don't usually consider the water pipe as the primary grounding electrode but that is how it is treated in the code. Depending on the size of your service, the grounding electrode conductor to the water pipe may actually be a different size than what connects to the ground rods, which are allowed to be connected with 6 AWG copper regardless of the size of service.


What Size of grounding electrode for 1200 amp service with 3 500 kcmil feeders in parallel?

Hi ,my name isBob,and i want to know what is the minim amperage required for one commercial space 1020.00 sq Ft ? is going to be like an restaurant. Very respectfully, Bob


What size grounding conductor is needed for a 80 amp service?

For service sizes of 100 amps and less a #8 bare copper conductor is required.

Related Questions

What information can be found on the grounding electrode conductor size chart?

The grounding electrode conductor size chart provides information on the recommended size of the conductor based on the type of grounding electrode and the size of the service entrance conductor.


If you have a 400 Amp service using 500 MCM What size grounding electrode conductor is required?

For a 400 Amp service with 500 MCM conductors, the minimum size grounding electrode conductor required would be 3/0 AWG copper or 250 kcmil aluminum based on the NEC Table 250.66.


For a parallel feed to a 1200 Amp service 3 phase what size is the grounding electrode to main service with 3 600 mcm parallel runs?

500 mcm


800 amp service using parallel sets of 500 cu what size grounding electrode conductor?

For an 800 amp service with parallel sets of 500 kcmil copper conductors, the grounding electrode conductor size should be based on the largest conductor in the parallel set. The grounding electrode conductor size should be sized based on Table 250.66 in the NEC, which recommends a minimum size of 3/0 AWG copper for 1/0 AWG or larger service-entrance conductors.


What size copper grounding electrode conductor is required for a service that has three sets of 600 kc mil copper conductors per phase?

The grounding conductor of a service distribution is sized by the ampacity of the service. By just stating the wire size, this does not give this information, as many variables enter into what wires are used depending on length, ambient temperature and insulation factor to name a few.


What is the smallest size of a common grounding electrode conductor installed for multiple separately derived systems?

3/0 awg wire


What information is provided in the equipment grounding chart?

The equipment grounding chart provides information on the proper grounding requirements for electrical equipment to ensure safety and prevent electrical hazards. It includes details on the size and type of grounding conductors, grounding electrode systems, and bonding requirements for different types of equipment.


How to ground and bond a panel?

It must be grounded outside with two 8' copper ground rids driven fully into the ground. One under the meter and one 6' to either side connected together with the proper size copper ground wire. The above answer leaves out the requirement for a grounding connection to a metal water pipe. The NEC actually makes the ground rods supplemental to the water pipe. We don't usually consider the water pipe as the primary grounding electrode but that is how it is treated in the code. Depending on the size of your service, the grounding electrode conductor to the water pipe may actually be a different size than what connects to the ground rods, which are allowed to be connected with 6 AWG copper regardless of the size of service.


What Size of grounding electrode for 1200 amp service with 3 500 kcmil feeders in parallel?

Hi ,my name isBob,and i want to know what is the minim amperage required for one commercial space 1020.00 sq Ft ? is going to be like an restaurant. Very respectfully, Bob


What size service ground is needed for a 350 parallel service?

The required size of the service grounding conductor for a 350 amp parallel service will depend on the specific installation requirements and local codes. It is recommended to consult with a licensed electrician or engineer to determine the proper size based on factors such as the type of wiring used, the distance between the service entrance and the transformer, and the local ground conditions.


What size grounding conductor is needed for a 80 amp service?

For service sizes of 100 amps and less a #8 bare copper conductor is required.


What size ground wire for cold water pipe for 325 amp service?

DON'T CONNECT A GROUND WIRE TO A COLD WATER PIPE!!! Use ground rods in accordance with local codes. When in doubt, contact a local electrician or the local building and zoning office of your city or county. Connecting a ground wire to your cold water pipe can result in electrolysis that will eat away at you water pipe. ---------------- Metal underground water pipe is the first grounding electrode listed in the NEC. It is still commonly used in residential installations and is used in commercial installations when available. When the water pipe is used as the primary grounding electrode, it must be supplemented with another electrode which is most commonly a ground rod. Generally speaking, a 325 amp service requires 350 kcmil copper conductors for residences or 400 kcmil copper conductors for commercial installations. In either case these require a grounding electrode conductor of 1/0 ("one ought") copper.