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05-30-01, 07:13 PM

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I'm preparing to install a 100amp subpanel in my garage. I've already purchased the panel and I'm curious as to what to do with the bonding screw included. The panel did not come with a ground bus bar so do I need to pick one up? Thanks, Marcus

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05-30-01, 07:22 PM

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Marcus,
Is the garage attached to the house?
How many wires are you running from the power source to the garage panel?
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05-30-01, 07:43 PM

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The garage is sort of attached by a "breeze way". I was planning on using #4 copper(3 conductor & ground)? I'm not sure if I'm going to bury it or snake it through the breeze way. It's approximately 25ft.

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05-30-01, 07:50 PM

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Throw the bonding screw in the trash. Buy a grounding bus bar.

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