Originally Posted By: jpope This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I thought this was an interesting splicing “technique.” This is the splice from the GEC encased in concrete at the Ufer to the GEC at the service equipment.
I usually see these fused (welded) at the splice. Any comments?
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Originally Posted By: jtedesco This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
The bare copper concrete encased electrode was installed in the footing and was made available to be used for the connection to the grounding electrode conductor.
That connection to the electrode, with water pipe clamps was, and still is not legal.
I would call the electrical inspector and tell him that he allowed something that was illegal, on the other hand maybe he was a "triple threat" combination inspector who may not have been in the electrical trade.
Defect: Improper clamps used to connect the GEC to the electrode.
Originally Posted By: Jay Moge This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Joe (as usual) is right. but I’d like to add, for those who don’t already know, that this type of “dry” or “union” is bad because basements are usually damp at some points and that causes corrosion on the connected wire strands and corrosion is resistance and that is bad.
