I have mounted my new inverter to a wall, and I started thinking about the work I will be doing to get it running. I could move it elsewhere but it is a test setup for me to familiarize myself with it. I have batteries on order, some panels and charge converters around, so not in a big hurry.
The 15 Amp utility (PG&E, California, 1950s house) outlet nearby is connected to a 20 amp fuse in the main distribution panel, and yes I know how to switch it off and the house main switch.''
I haven't paid much attention to the AC in my house and have left it alone for 20 years, but i found there is no ground wire to this outlet..
I located the breaker for this outlet and examined the wire, the ground wire was clipped off the wire. There are green wires alongside the neutrals that go into the conduit, but Lord knows where they go (How would I test that)
Also I pulled the outlet - one Hot & one neutral wire only
So at least this one outlet is ungrounded, and it is possible that the entire house is ungrounded.
I am not going into fixing my house just yet but I do need a good ground at this outlet for the multiplus., I was thinking of grounding to the pole that the electric meter is mounted on. That is how Comcast grounded their equipment.
I am not interested in discussing code as much as setting up this temporary setup properly, I'll think about that later.
The meter is about 15 feet away, so I could run a cable to it scratch off the paint & attach the ground there just like the Comcast cable.
If I did this where would I attach this ground? I can ground my outlet which grounds the AC input, and the ground terminal on the multiplus box.
Does this make sense.? Thank you.
The 15 Amp utility (PG&E, California, 1950s house) outlet nearby is connected to a 20 amp fuse in the main distribution panel, and yes I know how to switch it off and the house main switch.''
I haven't paid much attention to the AC in my house and have left it alone for 20 years, but i found there is no ground wire to this outlet..
I located the breaker for this outlet and examined the wire, the ground wire was clipped off the wire. There are green wires alongside the neutrals that go into the conduit, but Lord knows where they go (How would I test that)
Also I pulled the outlet - one Hot & one neutral wire only
So at least this one outlet is ungrounded, and it is possible that the entire house is ungrounded.
I am not going into fixing my house just yet but I do need a good ground at this outlet for the multiplus., I was thinking of grounding to the pole that the electric meter is mounted on. That is how Comcast grounded their equipment.
I am not interested in discussing code as much as setting up this temporary setup properly, I'll think about that later.
The meter is about 15 feet away, so I could run a cable to it scratch off the paint & attach the ground there just like the Comcast cable.
If I did this where would I attach this ground? I can ground my outlet which grounds the AC input, and the ground terminal on the multiplus box.
Does this make sense.? Thank you.
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