The Bond and Ground Podcast | E9 | SSBJ vs EGC and How They Differ

About this episode

This episode discusses the differences between Supply-Side Bonding Jumpers and Equipment Grounding Conductors in the context of grounding and bonding under the 2023 NEC.

Grounding and Bonding Course – 2023 NEC® Mastery for Electricians The Grounding and Bonding Course at FastTraxSystem.com is the most comprehensive and technically accurate online training program available for mastering electrical grounding and bonding systems under the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC®). This course goes far beyond basic grounding theory. It provides real-world application of Article 250, including a deep technical breakdown of: Equipment Grounding Conductors (EGCs) Supply-Side Bonding Jumpers (SSBJs) Main Bonding Jumpers System Bonding Jumpers Grounded Conductor bonding Service vs. feeder grounding Separately Derived Systems (SDS) Effective ground-fault current paths Bonding of enclosures, raceways, and structural metal Sizing rules using Tables 250.122 and 250.102(C)(1) Students learn how and why grounding and bonding rules exist, how fault current flows, and how to properly design and install grounding systems that meet 2023 NEC compliance, improve system safety, and eliminate costly inspection failures. This course is ideal for: Journeyman Electricians Master Electricians Electrical Inspectors Electrical Engineers Electrical Contractors Apprentices…

People in this episode

Host: Paul W. Abernathy

Topics covered

• grounding and bonding
• 2023 NEC compliance
• electrical safety
• fault current
• equipment grounding conductors
• supply-side bonding jumpers

Keywords

• grounding
• bonding
• NEC
• electrical training
• safety
• electricians
• fault current
• conductors

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FastTraxSystem.com

Books & works: 2023 NEC®, Grounding and Bonding Course

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