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What wire is connected to the cold water pipe at home?
ground
Hot water pipe or cold water pipe which will rust first?
Hot water pipe rust first as compared to the cold water pipe for the same chemical composition of the water.
How water comes through a pipeline for bath when water is freezed?
Because the mains pipe is buried in the ground where it takes longer for the cold to reach.
Is a cold to hot water metal band required for residential construction to ground the hot water pipe?
Depends where you are. In British Columbia, not required.
Which pipe goes to hot water heater?
Cold water pipe.
What problems occur when cutting Cold Water pipe with electrical ground?
The only problem that can happen is you would not have a ground for your electrical in the house if the pipe is cut between the clamp and the copper going into the ground outside. You shouldn't get shocked, if that is what you're worried about.
Where is the best place to end an eletrical ground?
Using a water pipe ground clamp and securing the ground wire to the cold water pipe as it goes into the building BEFORE the water meter is one way. A better way is to drive an 8-foot ground rod into the ground and secure it via a ground rod clamp. My employer and I actually try and use both methods together.
How can I prevent an above ground water line from freezing?
To prevent an above ground water line from freezing, you can insulate the pipe with foam insulation sleeves or heat tape, keep the water flowing at a slow drip, and ensure the area around the pipe is well-ventilated and sealed from cold drafts.
What is the name for a pipe in the ground used to remove water from an aquifer?
The name for a pipe in the ground used to remove water from an aquifer is called a well.
What size ground wire for cold water pipe for 325 amp service?
DON'T CONNECT A GROUND WIRE TO A COLD WATER PIPE!!! Use ground rods in accordance with local codes. When in doubt, contact a local electrician or the local building and zoning office of your city or county. Connecting a ground wire to your cold water pipe can result in electrolysis that will eat away at you water pipe. ---------------- Metal underground water pipe is the first grounding electrode listed in the NEC. It is still commonly used in residential installations and is used in commercial installations when available. When the water pipe is used as the primary grounding electrode, it must be supplemented with another electrode which is most commonly a ground rod. Generally speaking, a 325 amp service requires 350 kcmil copper conductors for residences or 400 kcmil copper conductors for commercial installations. In either case these require a grounding electrode conductor of 1/0 ("one ought") copper.
Replacing bathroom sink and found hot water pipe cold water pipe and mystery pipe What is it?
Vent, return circulation
Why is my hot water pipe frozen, even though it is not cold?
Your hot water pipe may be frozen due to a lack of insulation or exposure to cold temperatures in unheated areas of your home. Even though the water inside the pipe is hot, if the surrounding environment is cold enough, the pipe can still freeze.
