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2.
Multiple Connections to Ground – Single Electrode (Method 2):
When the AC and DC
service panels are near each other, then the AC Grounding Electrode Conductor (GEC–AC) and DC
Grounding Electrode Conductor (GEC–DC) can be connected to a single Grounding Electrode (see
Figure 2-18). In this method—since there are multiple connections to the DC Grounding Electrode
(GEC–DC)—the size of the DC grounding electrode conductor cannot be smaller than the largest
conductor in the DC system (usually the battery-to-inverter cable).
3.
Multiple Connections to Ground – Multiple Electrodes (Method 3):
This method uses
a separate grounding electrode for the DC system and the AC system (see Figure 2-19). In this
method—since there are multiple connections to the DC Grounding Electrode (GEC–DC)—the size
of the DC grounding electrode conductor cannot be smaller than the largest conductor in the DC
system (usually the battery-to-inverter cable).
The DC Grounding Electrode (GE–DC) must be bonded to the AC Grounding Electrode (GE–AC)
to make a grounding electrode system; this Bonding Conductor (BC) cannot be smaller than the
largest grounding electrode conductor, either AC or DC.
Figure 2-18, Multiple Connections to DC Ground Rod (Method 2)
Figure 2-19, Multiple Connections to DC Ground Rod (Method 3)
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AC Electrical
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