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Originally Posted by ndutton
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.
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Yeah, I tapped the hole so they're threaded into the metal plate. At least I did that part correctly.
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Originally Posted by ndutton
Sheet metal screws don't count as electrical terminations either, must be tapped machine threads, preferably 32 TPI.
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Huh-oh. Thank you, I did not know that.
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Originally Posted by ndutton
Moving the ground wire to the pump mounting ear ... will certainly be a much better electrical connection.
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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.