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Topic:   Grounding conductor split to fit into two lugs??? - 291 visits (1 today, 2 this week)

Shane Pouch
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posted May 16, 2006 09:38 AM         

Hello to all,

After trying to search previous posts, I gave up and decided to just ask my question at the risk of being redundant.

Is it acceptable to untwist a stranded grounding conductor so that it will fit into two (2) separate lugs? Example

Thanks!

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John Arnold
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posted May 16, 2006 10:35 AM            

Shane - It probably works fine and is certainly attractive, but I can't imagine it being allowed. I'd like to see someone separate ALL the strands and have each one terminate under its own screw!

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Shane Pouch
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posted May 16, 2006 10:52 AM         

Tony/John,

Thanks for replying.

Did you notice the big ol' scorched component at the left service conductor? Ouch!

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posted May 16, 2006 03:41 PM            

"Is it acceptable to untwist a stranded grounding conductor so that it will fit into two (2) separate lugs?"

Short answer: No.

Long answer: Of course not.

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Jerry Peck
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