Grounding and Bonding an Electrical Panel

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Published 2021-07-15
This video will show you how to drive grounding rods, run grounding wire to them and into the electrical panel, and how to bond the panel. Driving the grounding rods with a demo hammer makes quick work of sinking them into the ground without having to sledge them in. I use #4 AWG solid copper wire for the grounding wire.

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All Comments (21)
  • My goodness thank you alot man. My home is a old home and it doesn't have a ground wire, and i been trying to figure out how to get ground for like 10 years already and now i know how. Thank you soooooo much from the bottom of my heart
  • @SteveCohenPhilly
    Great video. My Dad was an electrician, My Uncle was an electrician, My Cousin was an electrician, My Cousins son is an electrician. However, I am a Math Teacher. After watching this video, I decided I will hire an electrician. I don't have the tools and I don't feel comfortable touching the box. It is important to know your limitations. I have a healthy respect for electricity.
  • @DamanSound
    You can secure the LB 90 by using conduit on the inside and a conduit locknut.
  • For everyone out there stating this guy is doing it wrong are forgetting one critical detail. The NEC is not an actual nationwide code, it is more a national guideline that each state and even county can adopt and amend as they see fit. Every state has different climates and soil content. For instance in Seattle, they require 2 rods at least 8 feet apart, In some areas, the granite layer can be shallow and you can bury the 8 foot rod 30" deep. Some areas would be fine with the clamp he used. My point is be sure to check your local codes for what applies to you.
  • @vacmaster268
    So straight forward, so thorough, so clear. Thank you for taking the time to make this video and explain the process.
  • @melissakuc9272
    this is so informative for me as i am a electrical distributor trainee. i have been learning so much but the way youre showing everything and taking your time is definitely helpful
  • @ploxability
    Hey thanks for taking the time to make these videos. I learned a lot from them. As a senior electrical engineering student and watching these videos, I do feel more confident in attempting this kind of electrical work.
  • @240mains
    ❤❤❤You did it❤❤❤ you fully described the Green Bonding Screw . i put a basic socket wrench to it, and tightened it down . the inside ground is now the same as neutral and to the Ground Rod . Neutral to Gnd is 0 volts. Hot to Gnd is now the same as Hot to Neutral . the installers messed up . last year is was 2.5 volts , recently it had increased to 6 volts . now it is 0 volts as it should be .❤❤❤
  • You are an excellent teacher done ✅ naturally a well grounded man. The best. Thanks God bless
  • @joepangit6938
    Thank you for the video Sir! I learned a lot from you. And a lot from the comments. I'm planning a DIY upgrade of an old 1964 14 space panel that is over full, to this panel soon. Hopefully I'll get it right. Next I need to read up on ACFI/GCFI breakers.
  • @dporrasxtremeLS3
    As the LB goes into the wallbefore any wire is run, install either 1/2 or 3/4 inch gray PVC glued into the LB. long enough inside the building where you can cut the PVC just long enough to glue a elbow or male or female adapter onto the pipe. Great video.
  • @sublime335
    great video. As far as attaching the LB to the house, I believe the correct way to attach it is to continue the conduit on the inside of the building so that the LB doesn't have to actually attach to the house and you can just seal up the hole with silicone. That being said, you could just put a conduit strap on the 90 pretty close to the box. once the parts are glued together it should be a pretty tight connection. You could also just use a surface mount box instead of the LB.
  • @bradb9197
    Thank you for being so informative. Very helpful.
  • Thanks for the information. I'm getting ready to do this on a garage I'm tightening up. I told the customer they will have to get someone to do the electric run. The plastic box just drill a hole through it to screw it to the garage. I'm surprised knowone said you can connect the grounding rod with duct tape. I like the way you did it.
  • @timking2997
    Wow. You can sling that sledgehammer super fast!
  • @WMirza79
    It was informative and helpful. Thank you for posting the video.
  • @majordog85
    Thank you mha man for videos got yourself a new subscriber