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What happens if there are too many ground wires in the distribution box
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NEC specifies that the number of wires, including the ground wires, should not exceed the box's fill capacity. On a 2-wire or 3-wire single-phase acsecondary distribution system, groundingconnections are made on the secondaryside of the transformer and on the side ofthe service disconnecting means. That's how I do it, all grounds in same box connected together, but not under same wirenut or crimp sleeve if too many for wirenut or crimp sleeve, just a single conductor matching size of largest conductor in box between the two groups.
What happens if there are too many ground wires in the distribution box
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