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    Default Derrick Truck Grounding - What's are Your Practices?

    OK, so let me begin by saying that I'm not a Lineman, I'm an Engineer, and I work for a utility in the deep south. I got involved in some discussions with some of the linemen in the local area networks regarding mobile equipment grounding, specifically derrick trucks. Our current practice is to use a single "T" ground rod, with an auger tip for grounding the derrick, with no connection to neutral. Our primary is almost exclusively Y-grounded.

    Evidently, in the past we used to bond to the system neutral as well, but no longer do. I asked some guys about what work practices were at other companies, but no really had much experience outside of our company. I researched some IEEE documents on the subject, and many seem to imply that bonding the neutral is preferred.

    I figured I'd try to reach out here to ask you all to see what do. Anyone care to share work methods?

    Thanks,

    Bryan

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