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Subject - Splicing??
dregsclamber Can I splice the grounding conductor running from the meter base to my main grounding electrode, #6 cu , if I use a proper split bolt

What about the one going from my main to the water-pipe

I was asked to look it up but I didn't find anything that said couldn't.
Ryan_J You may tap to it using a split bolt, but you can't splice it unless it is irreversible.
JimmyDee
quote:
250.64 (C) Continuous. The grounding electrode conductor shall be installed in one continuous length without a splice or joint, unless spliced only by irreversible compression-type connectors listed for the purpose or by the exothermic welding process.
Exception: Sections of busbars shall be permitted to be connected together to form a grounding electrode conductor.

Jim
dregsclamber I thank both of you. The info was very helpful