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    Nov 1, 2009, 08:34 AM
    Bonding and grounding main disconnect to inside service
    I am upgrading the service to my house and would like to ask what is the correct way to bond and ground the new meter base and a separate outside disconnect to the inside service with main breaker that is about 20 feet away. It's a 200 amp meter can, the outside separate disconnect is 200amp to a 200 amp main service panel. I am using 3- 2/0 with a #6

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