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Ground bus connecting to ground rod

Mar 6th 2017, 00:11

Gvanhouse

Joined: Feb 23rd 2017, 01:46
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I have a ground bus in the shack connecting my equipment.

I need to run about 30' to outside and the AC ground rod.

What gage/type of wire should be used between the bus and rod?

Thank you for your consideration.
Mar 6th 2017, 02:58

W1VT

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https://www.mikeholt.com/mojonewsarchive/NEC-HTML/HTML/Article810RadioTelevisionEquipment~20030110.htm

Minimum of 10 AWG copper wire.
Mar 6th 2017, 03:46

Gvanhouse

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Thank you very much for the information and web references.

Your help is appreciated.

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