Grounding block isolation?

bmet
bmet Solar Expert Posts: 630 ✭✭
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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.
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  • n3qik
    n3qik Solar Expert Posts: 741 ✭✭
    #2
    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.
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  • bmet
    bmet Solar Expert Posts: 630 ✭✭
    #3
    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?
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  • n3qik
    n3qik Solar Expert Posts: 741 ✭✭
    #4
    Re: Grounding block isolation?

    12 volts you will be fine.
    The green screws are just anodized for labeling.
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