View Single Post
  #19   IP: 70.249.170.224
Old 06-10-2020, 10:51 AM
SeaHarlequin SeaHarlequin is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 48
Thanks: 17
Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by ndutton View Post
Unless the machine screws for the pump mount and the ground wire are threaded into the metal plate, you should consider they are electrically attached to only the paint.
Yeah, I tapped the hole so they're threaded into the metal plate. At least I did that part correctly.

Quote:
Originally Posted by ndutton View Post
Sheet metal screws don't count as electrical terminations either, must be tapped machine threads, preferably 32 TPI.
Huh-oh. Thank you, I did not know that.

Quote:
Originally Posted by ndutton View Post
Moving the ground wire to the pump mounting ear ... will certainly be a much better electrical connection.
Yep, I'll just do that. I considered it but figured I'd make things easier on myself and just attach the ground to the plate which had easier access. Should've remembered the adage about if something's worth doing, it's worth doing well -- I'll move it.
Reply With Quote