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franco1
Sep 18, 2011, 08:41 AM
Hi I just want to understand how the ground works so I wouldn't have any doubts in the future.How you connect the ground wire from the meter can to a main panel, sub panel and the load.I want to know where the ground originate and how it works. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.
ballengerb1
Sep 19, 2011, 07:00 PM
7 folks have read your question and none are offering advice. I passed on you earlier because it appears you might be trying something over your skill set and could be dangerpous. Try reading this Inside the Electrical Service Panel-The Neutral Bar and Ground Wire (http://homerepair.about.com/od/electricalrepair/ss/anat_elec_pnl_7.htm)
franco1
Sep 21, 2011, 10:23 AM
Thank you ballenger1.Yes I am trying to figure out why to refrigerator are giving shocks when we touch them, both are in the same receptacle the receptacle don't have a ground wire I look down to the motor and they cut the ground wire from the cord.Yes I am learnig ballengerb1 but, I wouldn't mess with something that I'm not sure.once again thank you for you help ballengerb1.
tkrussell
Sep 21, 2011, 01:39 PM
I did not answer your original question as it was too vague, and I was too busy.
Your last post is more direct, however, has nothing to do with grounding of a panel and meter.
Your getting shocks off the frig because there obviously is a short in the unit and the ground is open at the cord.
We do not know if your outlet is grounded, however, even if it is, does not matter if the ground of the cord is broken.
How does the frig giving shocks have anything to do with how to ground a panel?
franco1
Sep 21, 2011, 04:03 PM
Hi TKRUSSELL.The thing about the frig has nothing to do with what I posted few days ago. I just what to understand how the ground system works that's all.About the frig the outlet is not grounded.Should I put a wire from the neutral to the frame of the frig? Would that work? Thank you.
ballengerb1
Sep 21, 2011, 05:48 PM
If you are getting a shock from the frig its not due to the lack of a grounded receptacle. The ground would/should provide you protection from shock but your frig has an electrical fault and should be repaired by someone who knows appliances. Detecting and fixing a fault is likely above your current skill set.
franco1
Sep 21, 2011, 05:56 PM
OK. So putting a wire from the neutral to the frame of the frig wouldn't do any good?
ballengerb1
Sep 21, 2011, 07:46 PM
It would not fix the actual fault in the drug.