@great.scott.elect: ⚡ CAN YOU GROUND A SUBPANEL WITH JUST A GROUND ROD?! 😳🚨 You install a subpanel in a detached garage, drive an 8-foot ground rod, connect the ground wire, and you’re done… RIGHT?! 🤯 ❌ NOT SO FAST! The National Electrical Code has a rule that surprises even experienced electricians! Under NEC 250.32, a ground rod ALONE does NOT replace the required equipment grounding path back to the source. 🔥 BUT HERE’S THE TWIST! Certain EXISTING 3-wire feeders to detached buildings may qualify for a limited NEC exception—but ONLY when strict conditions are met! ⚠️ A ground rod is NOT a shortcut for new installations. This video is educational, not an installation recommendation. 👷 ELECTRICIANS, LET’S DEBATE! You find an existing detached garage with a 3-wire feeder that meets every NEC exception requirement. 👇 WOULD YOU KEEP IT OR UPGRADE IT? 💬 Comment KEEP IT or UPGRADE IT and tell us WHY! ⚡ Follow for daily NEC questions, surprising code exceptions, and electrical debates! #ElectricalCode #NECCode #Electrician #ElectricalSafety #LearnOnTikTok

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Vic :

No, do not do it

2026-11-04 19:38:40

griz lee :

You want the subpanel bonded to thee main panel

2026-11-04 16:35:45

Darren :

don't even get me started on codes that make no sense. been doing this for over 30 years and I cannot believe the new codes that have arisen. justify their job and sell products. you won't convince me otherwise.

2026-11-04 16:44:21

LACoffeeandTea :

Just hook it to your plumbing….

2026-11-04 17:02:05

Francisco Ibarra :

Yes if you have uffer ground tie to the rebar in your cement slab.

2026-11-04 17:26:21

cammar21cm :

yes... if it's a detached garage 100 amp sub panel...

2026-11-04 18:00:24

jeffb504 :

no

2026-11-04 16:44:33

Fred :

Then why is the ground rod at the side of the house? Why is there a ground wire in the ground beside the telephone pole? There are attached to each each other.

2026-11-04 15:29:02

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