Position of earth bonding

Discussion in 'Electricians' Talk' started by Tony Pirie, Feb 14, 2020.

  1. Tony Pirie

    Tony Pirie New Member

    I am wondering the position of the earth bonding clamps is it before the isolation valve on the gas and water or is it after thanks
     
  2. After within 600mm and before any tee's/branches.
     
  3. spinlondon

    spinlondon Screwfix Select

    Not on the plastic supply pipes.
     
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  4. Bob Rathbone

    Bob Rathbone Screwfix Select

    Between the gas meter outlet and the first tee or branch and within 600mm of the meter. For the water, if the pipework is metallic, directly above the incoming stop valve, if a water meter is fitted you must also bond across that. Do not fit a bonding clamp to a lead pipe or any other pipe that may be crushed as the clamp is tightened.
     
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  5. peter palmer

    peter palmer Screwfix Select

    The regs only say 600mm where practical, its not set in stone. You wouldn't rip a brand new bathroom to pieces just to bond a water pipe if you could do it in the airing cupboard next to it 700mm away.
     
  6. The earth clip goes on the consumer side of the valve, not the supply side, and why would you try to strap an earth clip on a plastic pipe.
     
  7. Rulland

    Rulland Screwfix Select

    You would be surprised how many times I've seen it done by the have a go heroes :cool:
     
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