After completing the wiring, use a multimeter to measure the resistance from any point on the steel electrical enclosure box to the main grounding electrode. 26 mm 2 (10 AWG) ground wire must be used, and in all other markets a 6 mm 2 must be used. These locations are usually marked with grounding symbols for easy cable crimping. During fault conditions, low impedance results in high fault current flow, causing overcurrent protective. Today, we're diving deep into the world of distribution box grounding, breaking down the standards, and shining a light on those sneaky mistakes that even experienced electricians sometimes make. Multiple connections to ground will each carry current and form voltage potentials across parasitic impedances in those connections, unbalancing ground points generally considered equipotential, and thereby often affecting the system as a whole.
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