Ground Rod Clamp with 2 Clamps for Armored Cable

[Paulski]

Anyone know where to get a ground rod clamp that has a clamp on both sides for armored cable? Looks just like this one https://www.homedepot.com/p/RACO-1-2-in-1-in-Bronze-Ground-Clamp-C6BAG1R/202941353 except it has an armored clamp on both sides of the wire clamp, for a continuous wire run. I've gone through McMaster Carr, HD, Lowes, Amazon and can not find anything.

RACO 1/2 in. to 1 in. Bronze Ground Clamp, 1-Pack C6BAG1R - The Home Depot

Ground clamps are used for connecting armored cable to water pipe. Supplied with zinc plated hardware. UL467 Listed.

www.homedepot.com

 

[wyliesdiesels]

Anyone know where to get a ground rod clamp that has a clamp on both sides for armored cable? Looks just like this one https://www.homedepot.com/p/RACO-1-2-in-1-in-Bronze-Ground-Clamp-C6BAG1R/202941353 except it has an armored clamp on both sides of the wire clamp, for a continuous wire run. I've gone through McMaster Carr, HD, Lowes, Amazon and can not find anything.

The link doesn’t work. Why not just use #6 and forget about the armored conductor?

 

[Paulski]

Inspector wants to see it anywhere its exposed. The ground is coming out through the stucco from the crawl space to the rod, and looping back into the crawl space to go to the next rod

 

[BillK]

Electric supply house ??

 

[Chuckster in NJ]

Why not run a NEW #6 and scrap the old cable with a new "approved for burial" acorn ground rod clamp.

BTW! Never saw one of those type of clamps OP needs in my 50 years in the trade.

 

[MAD]

https://litestoreusa.com/index.php?id_product=9166&id_product_attribute=0&rewrite=westgate-mvp99-12in-trade-size-feed-through-armored-ground-clamp&controller=product&msclkid=8909400be05012fb2c3e2201802a5287&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=**LP Shop - Catch All&utm_term=4588399461891867&utm_content=Catch All

 

[wyliesdiesels]

Inspector wants to see it anywhere its exposed. The ground is coming out through the stucco from the crawl space to the rod, and looping back into the crawl space to go to the next rod

Bury it in the soil between the rods

Does the AHJ have a local WRITTEN amendment that requires what the inspector is asking for? If not, then he can kick rocks cause thats not required by the NEC for solid #6.

 

[Norcal]

No matter what size service, the maximum size wire required by the NEC to a rod is 6 AWG 250.66(A).

 

[ycgoat]

Unless the grounding electrode connects the service to any thing other than the ground rods, such as the metal building in my case.

 

[Chuckster in NJ]

https://litestoreusa.com/index.php?id_product=9166&id_product_attribute=0&rewrite=westgate-mvp99-12in-trade-size-feed-through-armored-ground-clamp&controller=product&msclkid=8909400be05012fb2c3e2201802a5287&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=**LP Shop - Catch All&utm_term=4588399461891867&utm_content=Catch All

I have seen this ^ type of clamp used on water pipes HOWEVER is this ^ clamp rated for DIRECT BURIAL?…….. I don’t think so.
The code calls for all grounds to be driven below grade AND ground electrode connectors to be rated for direct burial, so before you buy and install this ^ type of clamp make sure it is "listed" for the application….. See picture.

My suggestion is to run a new wire and install the proper ground electrode hardware.…… BONDING and GROUNDING is the most important thing on an electrical system.