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Can you ground to a cold water pipe?
Clifford A. Popejoy, a licensed electrical contractor in Sacramento, California, replies: To answer your second question first, no, you can’t grab a ground from a cold-water pipe.
Does a hot water heater need a ground wire?
It should be noted that the National Electric Code does not require a bonding wire on a water heater. The reasoning is that the metal casing on the water heater itself is thought to be sufficient to complete the continuous grounding path between the cold water and hot water pipes in the home.
Do you have to ground to water pipe?
The NEC requires that water pipes be bonded to ground, even if these metal pipes are not used as part of the grounding system.
Can you ground electrical to water line?
Section 250.50 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) requires that a metal underground water pipe in direct contact with the earth for at least 10 feet or more be used as one of the grounding electrodes for the electrical service to the building.
Can copper pipe be used as a grounding rod?
Copper pipe is excellent for chemical grounds that are especially good for r.f. grounding purposes. Since well over 90 percent of the effective grounding occurs in the first 5 feet using two 5 foot ground rods instead of a single 10 foot ground rod works much better.
Do water heaters have to be grounded?
The National Electric Code does not require a bonding wire on a water heating system. Is this true? Plumbing systems with PEX or other forms of plastic water supply pipe don’t require any kind of electrical grounding.
Do you need to ground PEX?
Proper home grounding is required with PEX plumbing. To ensure occupant safety, prevent fire, and protect appliances and electronics, use an 8-foot grounding rod.
Can I ground to wood?
Walk barefoot in the grass, sand, dirt or on concrete. Like your body, these are conductive surfaces and the Earth’s energy flows through them and into your body. Wood, asphalt, and vinyl, are not conductive. You can also connect to the Earth’s energy by using simple barefoot substitutes.