Home Wiring Question - Neutral & Ground Wires.

[ToucheGA]

Originally Posted by Mack Knife

Hire an electrician before you kill yourself or someone else. Not kidding.

I have to agree. Someone who does not know how to solve this common issue does not need to be adding new wiring to a breaker box. At the very least, you should get assistance from someone who knows what he/she is doing, to make sure your work is done correctly. In the end, you will learn a lot, and the job will be safer.

[raveabouttoast]

You could read more than just the first reply to the thread

Since you consider this a common issue, what is the solution? The purpose of this thread is to get knowledge from people who know what they're doing.

[Billy_J]

Well when I install electrical things, I read the installation instructions which come with each product. That includes each breaker, separate ground or neutral bars, the breaker panel, etc. There is also some product information inside the panel door.

That will say what size wire each device is designed to be connected to as well as if it is designed for just one wire or two wires.

With an already installed breaker panel, those installation instructions are long gone. But you can still write down the brand and model numbers of various parts, then call the manufacturer and ask. Or find the installation instructions / specifications on their web site.

Then as a double check, get an electrical permit and have the inspector look over your work.

You then have expert advice from two different sources.