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    Jul 22, 2007, 03:42 PM
    Ground wire
    At what point do you have to use a ground wire in lu of metal conduit, Or do you?
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    Jul 22, 2007, 04:51 PM
    I pull a ground for anything, If conduit gets separated, and a hot to ground condition happens, Breaker will not trip, and conduit can become live. Even if there is an exception, or in question, ground it. Keeps it from becoming Live.
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