Split off of here. JasonLion
no way that coating is going to inhibit electrical passage. if it did, we wouldnt have to bond in the first place. it will burn right through that paper thin coating like its not even there, in fact if if it didnt, electricity will arc, (jump) up to 2 inches. how do I know that? because the Taser X26 I carry every day on duty with 50,000 volts and 25 watts will arc through up to 2 inches of thick bulky clothing. And thats low voltage. High voltage will do more than that.
I wouldnt take off the coating, that sounds like a sure fire way to promote premature rusting to me. electrician said it would be fine too, thats good enough for me.
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true, but it isnt gonna hurt either.
You need to use some sandpaper and remove that coating. The bonding lug should be full metal to metal contact with the posts. As it is now, only tiny area on the side of the screw through the post has you actually bonded, and thats not enough.
no way that coating is going to inhibit electrical passage. if it did, we wouldnt have to bond in the first place. it will burn right through that paper thin coating like its not even there, in fact if if it didnt, electricity will arc, (jump) up to 2 inches. how do I know that? because the Taser X26 I carry every day on duty with 50,000 volts and 25 watts will arc through up to 2 inches of thick bulky clothing. And thats low voltage. High voltage will do more than that.
I wouldnt take off the coating, that sounds like a sure fire way to promote premature rusting to me. electrician said it would be fine too, thats good enough for me.
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You are not normally supposed to have a ground rod.
true, but it isnt gonna hurt either.