Originally Posted by
John Arnold
Carl - I'm confused by your post. Are you saying that if the equipment is wired as Jerry described that there would be greater chance of the enclosures becoming energized and shock hazards?
No.
I suggest that if the panels are wired improperly, ie. the neutral is bonded in a panel after the service entrance equipment, then there is the potential for current. This potential increases as the resistance decreases between the panels.