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    steve7_11 Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 27, 2008, 12:47 PM
    A sub panel follow-up?
    I am ready to make my connections to my 100 amp GE subpanel in my attached garage. I'm pretty sure I'm on the right track, but wanted some clarification.

    I have a # 2 aluminum (2-2-2-4) SER cable feeding the subpanel from my 200 amp main service.

    The GE 100 amp panel came with a ground bar already attached to the can. My question is, can I just remove this equipment ground bar since I'm using this as a sub panel? I would also remove the neutral crossbar. Then I can use one side of the bus bar for an insulated neutral and the other for an insulated ground?

    Like I said, I'm pretty sure this is accurate, but want to make sure before I proceed.

    Thanks in advance for your help.

    -Steve
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    Jan 27, 2008, 02:40 PM
    Leave the equipment ground bar in the subpanel, leave the neutral bar insulated, do not install the Main Bonding Jumper, either a green screw or a strap.

    All neutral whites connect to the neutral bar, all greens and bare wire connect to the equipment ground.

    You do not need an insulated equipment ground unless your connection equipment that species this method of grounding, called IG, typically used by sensitive electronics, commercial or industrial type.

    I am glad you asked.
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    Jan 27, 2008, 02:43 PM
    I agree with tk on this one... it came with them for a reason otherwise what are they there for
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