lottia
DIY Member
After plumbers replaced galvanized with PEX + copper piping in two parts of our house, I noticed that the ground wires for the gas line/water heater and washing machine didn't seem to "go anywhere." I have read the thread "Where to ground after installing pex," but still have questions:
1. Please define the terms "bonded" and "grounded."
2. The water heater HW line is linked to the gas line with heavy copper wire. Is this still correct? If not, what needs to be done to correct the situation?
3. The washing machine stubs aren't grounded, so far as I can tell. The above-mentioned thread states that they are supposed to be separately grounded. What is the proper procedure for doing so?
4. What is the purpose of the "ground line" that is attached to the washing machine and a screw in the power outlet? This outlet is on old wiring and, so far as I can tell, is not grounded.
Thanks for any clarification.
1. Please define the terms "bonded" and "grounded."
2. The water heater HW line is linked to the gas line with heavy copper wire. Is this still correct? If not, what needs to be done to correct the situation?
3. The washing machine stubs aren't grounded, so far as I can tell. The above-mentioned thread states that they are supposed to be separately grounded. What is the proper procedure for doing so?
4. What is the purpose of the "ground line" that is attached to the washing machine and a screw in the power outlet? This outlet is on old wiring and, so far as I can tell, is not grounded.
Thanks for any clarification.