According to NEC Article 250, both the neutral and ground wires must be connected only in the main panel or at the first service disconnect. They should never be connected together downstream of the service equipment, such as in subpanels or other parts of the circuits. In a service equipment (main panel) and remote distribution panel (subpanel), the ground. There are several factors that make substation grounding absolutely necessary. This helps to reduce the potential difference that exists between. If you've ever found yourself scratching your head over whether that metal door on your distribution cabinet really needs a grounding wire, you're not alone. In factories, construction sites, and even commercial buildings, this question pops up all the time. Your boss might insist on it, while your. The ground line "SHOULD" be at zero potential everywhere. By the way, the wiring you show for House#1 is not legal in these parts. In a "subpanel" box, the.
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