Ground wire not connected

[JoanC]

Good day!

This looks like the ground wire came loose from where it was pieced together then taped correct?
If so, do I piece it back and re- tape?
If so, what kind of tape to survive the elements?
Thank you!
Joan

 

[ajw22]

That is a bonding wire.

It should be #8 bare copper wire so no reason to tape it.

Copper lugs and split bolts are used to connect the bonding wires together into one loop.

Electrical Bonding - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

So I am not sure exactly what you have and what is going on.

 

[JoanC]

Thank you Akw22.
Bottom wire is copper coming out of ground up to connect with black covered copper wires which connect to pump motor housing with the screw shown.

the black covered copper wires WERE wrapped around the solid copper wire coming out of the ground and wrapped with tape. The wires separated and the tape unfurled.
Is this approved wiring and do I just put the wires back together and wrap with tape?

 

[ajw22]

The approved method is bare copper #8 wire connected using split bolts.