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PB 21 · Apr 29, 2009, 08:47 AM

A customer wanted to add a heater for their pool and I was curious if I had to use some type of exothermic or compression splice or split bolt to continue the #8 bare ground that is attached to all of the pump enclosures or can I just run a new piece through the lug on the last piece of equipment to the new equipment lug. Im pretty sure I can't just use the same lug for two grounds but wasn't sure if I could use a split bolt. Thanks for all the help guys this web site has really helped me out over the years. Hopefully now since I'm legit and registered to the site I can help others in the future.

tkrussell · Apr 29, 2009, 02:05 PM

No a common split bolt will not do.

It must be rated for direct burial, per code " suitable for purpose".

You should be able to add a lug to the one you have, or use a double barrel lug rated for two conductors.

See attached for several other suitable connectors:
http://www.harger.com/library/brochu...ine%20Card.pdf

PB 21 · May 11, 2009, 12:50 PM

TKrussell thanks a lot for the reply I appreciate your help. I got another one for you if you have a minute. I had a customer tell me they removed a GFCI outlet I installed for a sump pump in the Unfinished part of their basement because they were told if the GFCI tripped unexpectedly the basement could flood. The customer cited another example as food freezers as so the food would not go bad with an unwanted trip. I told him he was wrong and cited article 210.8(A)(2). Just curios if you had heard of not putting a sump pump on a GFCI. Thanks again for the time.

Clint

tkrussell · May 11, 2009, 02:01 PM

There was up to the 2005 NEC edition an exception to 210.8(A)(2) that allowed a 120 volt single outlet non-GFI protected outlet, for items like sump pumps, reefers, etc.

That exception is no longer in the 2008 edition.

If the outlet was installed while under the 2005 code it can remain no GFI. If the 2008 was in effect, it must be GFI protected.

PB 21 · May 11, 2009, 02:07 PM

TKR thanks for your continued help I just posted another question concerning this very thing but your input has def helped out. Thanks again for coming through. Good day to you

Clint