Grounding block isolation?
bmet
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I want to add a grounding block. I like the product that NAWS carries, but it isn't sized for the #4AWG cable I've chosen. At my local hardware store, have seen small blocks for that sized wire, but these don't have insulating ends (designed to be in a breaker box and not free-mounted)
Currently my power pack sits on a 3/4" plywood base, supported 2 feet off the floor by a wooden aquarium stand. If I screw the grounding block into the plywood, is that isolation enough? Everything is inside the shed away from direct weather exposure. Thank you.
Currently my power pack sits on a 3/4" plywood base, supported 2 feet off the floor by a wooden aquarium stand. If I screw the grounding block into the plywood, is that isolation enough? Everything is inside the shed away from direct weather exposure. Thank you.
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Re: Grounding block isolation?
What voltages are we dealing with??
Anything under 24 volts, plywood would be ok. Not to code.
You state grounding. Is this the non-current grounding for 120 VAC or the negative side of the DC voltage. -
Re: Grounding block isolation?
12 volt power pack, negative side of DC voltage, #4 AWG, 2' long.
Those green grounding screws, are they made of some specific metal, or just anodized for labeling? -
Re: Grounding block isolation?
12 volts you will be fine.
The green screws are just anodized for labeling.
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