But in this case neutral and ground are one and the same and it IS ok to
ground the cabinet of the dryer to a ground.
Under the new code, with separate ground and neutral wires, it is correct
that neutral and ground should not be connected outside of the main panel.
73
Gary K4FMX
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amps-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces@contesting.com] On
> Behalf Of Mike McCarthy, W1NR
> Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 9:10 AM
> To: Carl
> Cc: amps@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [Amps] TL922 Power Plugs
>
> Bonding the neutral to ground at the appliance is OK ONLY when it is fed
> with the old 3 wire system that has no neutral running from the service
> panel. These systems are grandfathered. It is NOT OK to bond a neutral
> that originates in the service panel to ground outside of the service
> panel.
>
> Mike
>
> > And after all this is digested there are still millions of clothes
> dryers
> > that run the neutral to the metal frame and connect the 120V motor from
> one
> > leg of the 240V to the frame. When was the last time a housewife got
> > toasted?
> >
> > Carl
> > KM1H
> >
> >
> >
>
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