Proper bonding at the main panel

In this instance yes that is the safety issue because the wiring method is all NM so the branch circuit EGC’s are by default connected to the neutral. If there was a metal raceway being used as the EGC then there would be no path for the fault current for the circuit(s) with the metal raceway.

Thanks Robert, just making sure I’m not overlooking something.

The cables entering the top center of the panel. I cannot tell of it is a conduit or just multiple cables in a connector. Regardless, either is wrong.

You’re too picky :slight_smile:

Nice picture of the panel being bonded.

Be careful! I think there may be water accumulating under the service panel! :flushed:

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Inside Square D panels, on the interior of either the left or right side of the steel enclosure (I believe generally on the right), there is a diagram that includes the location of the bonding screw. The diagram is inside the box, in proximity to live terminals and wires. Keep your hands and tools outside the box. You can often see enough using a flashlight to make it easier to view behind the wires that often obstruct some of the diagram. It takes a bit to understand the diagram, but once you do, the bonding screw location is easy to identify. Look for these kinds of notes:

“Box bonding when reqd”
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“Bond when reqd with no 10 screw”
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That’s OK in Ohio. But you can still report it if you’re a Home Inspector. But you can’t if you’re an electrician.

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Correct ! Electricians aren’t licensed Home Inspectors.

Thank you very much for the information. Once more, there’s still a lot to be learned.

Could you tell me why that is wrong? I just want to make sure I understand what you are pointing out. What I saw was that the bushing was there to protect the wires from being damaged.

This panel is fine. And if you call out 'defects an electrician will come in and say it’s safe!

The panel is code compliant even through it’s missing the main bonding jumper?

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Mission to continually offer incompetent infiormation

They bonded the panel on the left side. Follow the #4 or 6? On the neutral bar down to the bonding bushing.

In no way is that ground bushing the main bonding jumper connection to the panel.

So you do see it?