From: arl_123234@hotmail.com   
      
   On 07/14/2015 04:11 PM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:   
      
   > The other principle reason for the ground is stated in NEC 250.4(A)(1)   
   >   
   > ."Electrical systems that are grounded shall be connected to earth in   
   > a manner that will limit the voltage imposed by lightning, line   
   > surges, or unintentional contact with higher-voltage lines and that   
   > will stabilize the voltage to earth during normal operation"   
   >   
   >   
   > We may be saying the same thing here   
   >   
   Hello, and thanks for that NEC quote!  I think that sums up the reasons   
   for tying the building white and green wires to earth at the building   
   service entrance.  Any other advantages are extra gravy.  Sincerely,   
      
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