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More details on Neutral / Ground Bonding…

Having two points of neutraltoground bonding in an electrical system can cause several problems, including:

1. **Ground Loop Issues**: When there are multiple neutraltoground connections, it creates a loop. This can cause circulating currents through the ground wire, leading to ground loop currents that can cause interference in sensitive electronics, data errors, noise, and hum in audio equipment.

2. **Incorrect Current Path**: Ideally, current should flow through the neutral wire. With multiple bonding points, some of the current could flow through the grounding system (e.g., metal conduit, water pipes, or structural steel), which is unsafe and not designed to carry current under normal conditions. This can create a potential shock hazard if the ground path is compromised.

3. **Overloaded Grounding System**: The additional neutraltoground connection can cause the grounding system to carry a significant amount of current, potentially leading to overheating and damage to the grounding conductors, which are not sized for carrying normal circuit currents.

4. **Nuisance Tripping of Ground Fault Devices**: Devices like Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) or Residual Current Devices (RCDs) may trip unnecessarily due to the stray currents resulting from the improper bonding.

5. **Violation of Electrical Code**: Most electrical codes, like the National Electrical Code (NEC) in the United States, specify that neutraltoground bonding should occur at only one point (usually at the main service panel). Multiple bonding points can lead to noncompliance with these standards.

To avoid these issues, neutral and ground should only be bonded at a single point in the electrical system, usually at the main service entrance panel.

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