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    Default Remote panel in remote building

    This remote panel is located in a detached building and has a secondary ground connection. (which I believe must be provided??) Should this second ground be connected to the isolated neutral terminal bar as shown in the picture??

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    Default Re: Remote panel in remote building

    If the feeder is 4 wires, the ground needs to be on the isolated ground bar. This bar would also have the connection from the ground rod. No bond screw or strap should be installed.

    All answers based on unamended National Electrical codes.

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    Default Re: Remote panel in remote building

    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Port View Post
    If the feeder is 4 wires, the ground needs to be on the isolated ground bar. This bar would also have the connection from the ground rod. No bond screw or strap should be installed.
    Neutral needs to be isolated, no ground strap or screw.

    All grounding conductors should be on the ground bus bar, not the neutral bus bar.

    Jim, I was not aware of a rule for the grounding bus bar to be isolated from the panel box. Is that what you are saying?

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    Default Re: Remote panel in remote building

    The isolation is from the neutral. The ground bus is screwed to the enclosure.

    All answers based on unamended National Electrical codes.

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    Default Re: Remote panel in remote building

    No more sub panels?
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    Default Re: Remote panel in remote building

    Thanks, Jim.

    Quote Originally Posted by ROBERT YOUNG View Post
    No more sub panels?
    Ken quit inspecting submarines years ago.

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