User: mannyb, Location: Florida
Asked on: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:55 am EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 12:16 pm EDT
Question: 400a service 3/0 parallel copper . What size bonding jumper do you select from table. Is it #2 ? Because it's over 3/0 but under 350?
Yes, you are correct. According to NEC Table 250.102(C)(1), for a 400 amp service with parallel 3/0 copper conductors, the minimum size of the grounding electrode conductor (bonding jumper) is #2 copper.Your reasoning is also correct: the table specifies the size based on the largest ungrounded conductor. Since your largest ungrounded conductor is 3/0, and the table dictates a #2 for anything over 3/0 up to 350 kcmil, then #2 is the correct choice. Flag for review