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    Oct 30, 2011, 08:01 AM
    How to bond and what size grounding wire and ground rods to use
    200 amp meter outside to a service panel inside how to bond?
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    Oct 30, 2011, 09:03 AM
    I am not sure about the codes in Louisanna, but Washington state code requires two 8ft ground rods ten ft apart. With a #6 gauge copper ground wire. Check your local codes to verify.
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    Oct 30, 2011, 01:53 PM
    Interesting reply, but curious since mathematically speaking any distance greater that 6' reduces the effectiveness of the two ground rods.

    Bonding is accomplished in the same manner as any other amperage.
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    Oct 30, 2011, 04:01 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by donf View Post
    Interesting reply, but curious since mathematically speaking any distance greater that 6' reduces the effectiveness of the two ground rods.
    Don, do you have any statistics to support this? I have heard just the opposite, and code is 6' apart minimum.
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    Oct 31, 2011, 02:34 AM
    Don, review this:

    Bringing Grounding Down to Earth
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    Oct 31, 2011, 09:22 AM
    TK,

    I've read through the article.

    I'll dig through the texts I have to find the support. Hopefully, I have it I hard copy as opposed to a web article.
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    Oct 31, 2011, 09:38 AM
    OK, note that the 6 foot is a minimum, as Stan noted, and this is for 8 foot rods.

    If they are closer, the grounding effect can be diminshed.

    There is no issue spacing 8 foot rods farther.

    You may like to check Lyncole Grounding Solutions, LLC - Welcome to Lyncole XIT Grounding to learn everything there is to know about grounding.
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