Dedicated Line


I need your advice on a dedicated line installation. I look at my breaker box and see the neutral and ground connected to each other by a cross bar.
1. Should i seperate them?
2. Should i build another ground and connect it to dedicated line only?

Your input is really appreciated.
Thanks
houstonreef

Showing 2 responses by sufentanil

Herman, no those aren't multiple grounds. They are connected in a star topology so that they all work to enhance the single ground in the system. Not all grounds are created equal; typically the best (ie, lowest impedance) grounds are from a strategic network of copper rods and additional low-impedance routes to the ground, such as cold water pipes.

And I agree with previous posts in that if you have to ask these questions, you should be consulting with an electrician rather than doing it yourself.

Michael
No, don't separate them. In general, the only time that the neutral and ground do not share the same bar is when you're installing a subpanel.

Michael