jar546
CBO
Explain this!
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13 Amps at the Ground Plate
- Thread starter jar546
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wwhitney
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A grounded conductor that has two different bonds to ground, putting part of the grounding system in parallel with the grounded conductor?
Cheers, Wayne
Cheers, Wayne
Yup, I'm thinking someone wired up a subpanel like it was a main.
Gregg Harris
SAWHORSE
Do you know the answer, or are you looking for suggestions? Multiple scenarios can be the cause. I have several scenarios if needed.
Grok says that you should consult a professional electrician. Kennedy might not look the part but he’s close.
jar546
CBO
Yes, I do know the answer, and sometimes it is quite simple, such as in this case. While I routinely find 1-2A in this scenario and see that as about normal, in this case, the culprit was the meter itself, which is a POS. This is why I only buy Fluke. I still think this is a good subject to discuss when the ECG or GEC has significant amperage. I will return tomorrow to see what it is with a real meter, a Fluke 87V. I will follow up with a post.
