Are you making sure to properly bond the PVC to the meter?
Asked by Linda Burton 
4 months ago
Last Updated: September 12, 2024
Make sure you connect the PVC to the meter, haha.
It may seem unnecessary, but some inspectors and local governments actually mandate it
If they think is wrong, then they just don’t get the importance of bonding. Remember, this is all about conductive conduits – static electricity is a different story.
I agree. Trying to reason with a know-it-all inspector is a challenge.
You must be joking 😂😂😂
No, the ground actually comes from the main panel inside to the bushing 😂
I used to work for a company that installed telephone company equipment. The type of equipment you see on the side of the road. Occasionally, we would encounter an inspector who insisted on grounding bushings on PVC… Can you imagine?
Yes indeed
Oh wow! I totally believe it! I’m not working anymore, but I was rejected for some crazy things. I don’t mind being corrected when I’m wrong, but I have asked a specific inspector multiple times to show me where it is in the code book! Luckily, most of the inspectors I knew were very fair to me!
Agreed.
Oh no
That’s ridiculous, don’t you think?
Sounds good. I think we should also put some anti-oxidation compound on that copper ground wire
The PVC will effectively carry out the grounding
Haha, Nicholas reggerson!
That service was already in place in the cabin when a tree caused the PVC mast to bend
Tf…haha…
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That wire looks really dirty
I wonder if folks have any clue about what they’re actually doing
We do have some inspectors who can be a bit difficult and may still require it, unfortunately.
Can you believe that guy had to remove his socks to count his toes?
I’ll always wonder why
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Hey, that leg is heating up quite a bit. Make sure to watch out for discoloration. Remember, if you bend it too sharply, the load will cause it to break.
I swapped out all the wiring and tubing.
When you’re unsure, just make sure you ground it.
It would be great if there’s a metal connector attached to the box, which is also grounded elsewhere
Everything was made of PVC.
Houtch, facepalm emoji.
You need to properly connect the plastic. If you’re not familiar with the code, you’re clueless
I once had an inspector demand this. I had to ask him very slowly how that is supposed to function
Haha, that’s hilarious!
So if it’s a 2-inch metal bushing and clock nut, he’s essentially creating a ground connection for the 200-amp meter can. But I was under the impression that all grounds need to go to the main breaker panel.