Water Meter Ground Strap

Ground stations and straps not included dissipate static charges from personnel to protect sensitive electronic equipment from damage.

Water meter ground strap.

If no jumper wire is installed a surge in electricity could cause damage to the water meter in some cases. Product can be used with residential water heaters. Still there are electricians and local building codes that vigorously defend the water heater bonding wire as a proper safety measure. Missing jumper wire at water meter is a common electrical defect and safety hazard noted in many home inspections for older homes.

As the same sketch shows at b if the building water main piping is being used as a source to provide a ground for the electrical system then the main ground wire between the electrical panel and the water piping should be clamped on both sides of the water meter. Plug your wrist straps into the banana jacks and connect the ring terminal to ground. Ground multiple operators to the same workstation. Sensus provides smart technologies and services for water gas electric and lighting utilities.

The reasoning is that the metal casing on the water heater itself is thought to be sufficient to complete the continuous grounding path between the cold water and hot water pipes in the home. Copper conductor 6 awg included. Grounding system jumper wire around the water meter. The blackburn water heater grounding kit comes with two brass ground clamps.

Learn how we can help you increase efficiency and safety. Installing a jumper wire on your home s main water pipe is easy and this. Historically the home s copper water pipe system provided a safe ground for the home s electrical system. The plumbing system was grounded because its metal pipes extended a long way underground.

Residential water heater use. Brass ground clamps included. Product also includes copper conductor.