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Topic: New Instersystem Bonding product

User: tom baker, Location: Bremerton, Washington

Asked on: Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 3:05 pm EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:08 am EDT

Question: I got an email from this companyhttp://www.byersource.com/On the right side of the page, select Inline Bonding DeviceIts clever in that it mounts in an 1/2" KO and the GEC runs thru it.Their technical description is full of mistakes, and I emailed them about it. Heres a picture:In one picture they show the GEC running thru a PVC conduit that runs to the bottom of this device.

The "Inline Bonding Device" from Byersource is a device that is designed to be installed in a 1/2" knockout in an enclosure and provide a bonding connection between the enclosure and the grounding electrode conductor (GEC). The GEC is a conductor that is used to connect the electrical system to the grounding electrode, which is typically a metal rod or pipe that is driven into the ground. The purpose of the bonding connection is to ensure that all of the metal components of the electrical system are connected to the grounding electrode and that any electrical faults are safely discharged to ground.The technical description of the Inline Bonding Device on the Byersource website contains a number of mistakes. The website states that the device is "designed to bond the neutral bus bar to the ground rod," but this is incorrect. The bonding connection should be made between the enclosure and the GEC, not between the neutral bus bar and the ground rod. The website also states that the device can be used to "eliminate the need for a separate ground rod," but this is also incorrect. The GEC must always be connected to a grounding electrode, and the Inline Bonding Device does not eliminate the need for a grounding electrode.In addition to the mistakes in the technical description, the website also contains a picture of the Inline Bonding Device that shows the GEC running through a PVC conduit. This is also incorrect. The GEC should not be run through a PVC conduit, as this can create a fire hazard. The GEC should be run in a metal conduit or buried directly in the ground.Overall, the technical description of the Inline Bonding Device from Byersource contains a number of errors and should not be relied upon. If you are considering using this device, you should consult with a qualified electrician to ensure that it is installed correctly. Flag for review

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