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In Reply to: Two ground points, regardless? posted by author@escapeclause.net on March 19, 2009 at 13:50:05:
No, not for sure on the ground loop/ water heater example. Your pictures confirmed the impression I had of the situation-- several modifications to the house wiring over the years. When I upgraded our electrical system (with pro help) I found I was following in the footsteps of some very inept people. As for the ground loop, I was thinking that more than one ground may exist because of rehabs in addition to the fact that sometimes CATV installers will put in a separate ground. The Florida location makes sense with the exterior conduit. Still the seals age and leak so you may have water penetration in more than one location. Because of the presence of water it is even more important that the entire system is properly grounded, by a pro who can be held responsible. So far you have not been shocked but it looks like some preventative work (at least) needs to be done on the electrical system. I can't tell for sure but it looks like some of the breakers are 40amp and not the main breakers? They might have run a whole bunch of legs off just a few breakers. Or are those the main breakers? 40 amp total service is not enough these days.
You may should have a few electricians come out and give you estimates for repairs. You may get a sense of what is wrong from their proposed repairs/updates. There is some urgency on the grounding issue. I said it above, you and your loved ones don't want to become the ground path.
Be safe, Bill
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Follow Ups
- RE: Two ground points, regardless? - WilHenry 11:26:24 03/20/09 (1)
- Good advice, will follow - author@escapeclause.net 11:32:05 03/20/09 (0)
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