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Can an insulated copper conductor be used for a ground grid?

E&S Grounding Solutions Jan 8, 2019 0 510

You may not use insulated wire for your below-grade ground system. This would be a clear violation of every imaginable code, standard, and regulation, including the National Electrical Code (Article 250.52(4) and numerous others) and the Canadian Electrical Code.

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What are the lightning protection standards for lightning down conductor installation?

E&S Grounding Solutions Aug 22, 2018 0 485

There are two standards you will want to look at, the NFPA 780 and the UL96A standard, which provides the Master Label certification program for lightning protection systems.

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Why use a bare conductor for below ground grounding instead of an insulated conductor?

E&S Grounding Solutions Mar 3, 2018 0 599

The reason for using a bare copper conductor below-grade is to maximize the “leakage current” capacity and to maximize the sphere-of-influence of the grounding system.