Questions and Answers for GE PowerMark Gold 12-Hole Grounding Bar Kit

A:  The center-to-center distance between the mounting holes for the TGK24CP 24-hole grounding bar (where only 22 of the holes are usable for wires) is 9-3/4". The overall length of the bar is 10-7/16". The bar cross section is 1/2" x 1/2".

A:  Sorry, I mean, what grounding lug do I buy to attach to this bar that will accept a 2/0 aluminum wire. This will be used in a GE 40/80 panel that will be a sub panel. I need to connect the separate 2/0 aluminum ground wire that is required. Neutral and ground will be isolated from each other in this panel.

A:  Use the TLK20CP ground lug kit. It will >>JUST<< fit a 2/0 cable if the strands are perfectly arranged. Note that the more common TGL20CP ground lug kit does NOT fit this bar. Using the TLK20CP lug, will cost you 2 or 3 wire positions on the bar.

A:  This bar is attached inside the main fuse panel. It is designed for use with 14 and 12 gauge wire. The holes may also be large enough to use 10 gauge wire but I have not done so yet to confirm.

A:  Thank you for your question. The center to center mounting hole measurement for the TGK4CP is 3 inches.

A:  The center-to-center distance between the mounting holes for the TGK24CP 24-hole grounding bar (where only 22 of the holes are usable for wires) is 9-3/4". The overall length of the bar is 10-7/16". The bar cross section is 1/2" x 1/2".

A:  The center-to-center distance between the mounting holes for the TGK32CP 32-hole grounding bar (where only 30 of the holes are usable for wires) is 13-1/2". The overall length of the bar is 14-3/16". The bar cross section is 1/2" x 1/2".

A:  Yes, there are 24 holes as advertised which leaves you 22 positions left for terminations after mounting the bar. Hope this helps.

A:  Interesting, I had not really counted them but if they said 24 holes and there are 24 holes....... I have not needed all of the holes so it has not been an issue. And yes, there should be 2 mounting holes to attach it to the panel or sub panel box as needed. But as a grounding bar it works great in my box.

A:  You are correct, for any GE/ABB ground bar longer than the TGK12CP (12 position) bar, they stiff you by 2 holes, lumping the mounting holes in with the wiring holes. Deceptive advertising in my opinion.

A:  Only one is typically required because the number of screws/holes provided on the bar typically match the number of breakers allowed in the electrical panel it is designed or specified for, and there is usually only one set of mounting holes provided in the panel for mounting it (a neutral bar is already included in the panel). These ground bar kits are really only necessary when a panel is being used as a sub-panel (a panel that is being fed from the Main Panel), and the purpose of adding them to a sub-panel is to allow the grounds and neutrals to remain isolated, which is required by code in a sub-panel. The ground bar must be bonded to the panel (directly attached with screws), whereas the neutral bar remains isolated from the panel with non-conductive material such as plastic. If the panel comes from the factory with the neutral bar bonded to the panel (via a bonding screw), then the bonding screw MUST be removed if the panel will be used as a sub-panel with a separate grounding bar. A grounding bar can also be used in a panel that will be a Main Panel, but then the neutral bar bonding screw MUST remain installed.

A:  No. Panel are equipped with neutral/ground bars already, you would use this bar if 1 . your panel terminations are full and you need to add neutral/ground terminations Or 2 . your panel is a subpanel, in which case the integral bar becomes neutral exclusively and this bar becomes grounding terminations only Hope that helps.

A:  Yes 1 bar for each side of your panel

A:  Yes, one for each side of the breaker box.

A:  Depends on the application, will this panel be your first means of disconnect? if so you will need to separate the neutrals and the grounds, with two bars. If this is your first point of disconnect you would only need one bar, unless you have more than 24 ground/neutral wires. (Some inspectors allow neutrals and grounds to be grouped under the same lug on these bars)

A:  Use the TLK20CP ground lug kit. It will >>JUST<< fit a 2/0 cable if the strands are perfectly arranged. Note that the more common TGL20CP ground lug kit does NOT fit this bar. Using the TLK20CP lug, will cost you 2 or 3 wire positions on the bar.

A:  Hi helping, I believe it would be best to reach out to the manufacturer, GE for assistance. I have linked their website below with their contact information page so that you may receive the best details from their specialists. Hope this helps! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future. Thank you for shopping Home Depot! http://www.ge.com/contact/general

A:  Hi kenny, it appears that this 'PowerMark Gold 12-Hole Grounding Bar Kit' is in stock on Homedepot.com at this time for purchase. The website will not allow you to order more than the stock that is currently reflected in our systems, so you may select as many quantities that your project is needing until the website advises that no more can be selected. Thank you for shopping Home Depot!

A:  If the dimensions listed by the "community" are actually correct then GE Model TGK32CP would have the exact same dimensions as GE Model TGK42CP. "Community" needs to do a little more research before blindly answering a question.

A:  The dimensions of the grounding bar are .5 D x 4 H x 23 W inches.

A:  The center-to-center distance between the mounting holes for the TGK24CP 24-hole grounding bar (where only 22 of the holes are usable for wires) is 9-3/4". The overall length of the bar is 10-7/16". The bar cross section is 1/2" x 1/2".