Bonding the Hot Water Tank and Gas Line

This video show how to bond the hot water tanks cold, hot line and the gas line together. I also walk you through a brief description on why you need to bond them together. Hope these video helps you out.
In our homes, safety should always come first, especially when it comes to electrical and gas systems. In this detailed video, we focus on the crucial process of electrically bonding your hot water tank and gas line-a vital step in mitigating potential hazards and ensuring the well-being of your household.
Bonding serves as a fundamental safety measure, establishing a low-resistance path to prevent electric shock and minimize fire risks. Our tutorial provides comprehensive guidance on how to effectively and safely bond your hot water tank and gas line, covering all the essential steps and considerations.
Here's what you can expect to learn:
Understanding the importance of electrically bonding the hot water tank and gas line for home safety.
Identification of the necessary tools and materials required for the bonding process.
Step-by-step instructions on how to electrically bond your hot water tank and gas line, ensuring compliance with electrical codes and standards.
Practical tips for establishing secure grounding connections and maintaining proper bonding integrity.
Safety precautions to adhere to throughout the bonding procedure, prioritizing personal safety and well-being.
Real-world demonstrations and examples to illustrate key concepts and techniques.
Whether you're a homeowner looking to enhance safety measures or a professional seeking to bolster your knowledge, this video equips you with the expertise needed to perform electrical bonding effectively.
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[@blux1532]

Would love to know where you get those tags that you wired on at the end of the video.

[@KletteTech]

Came with the kit for grounding

[@SwolShark]

did you turn off the circuit to do this work for the water heater or no? I appreciate any feedback, thanks 👍

[@KletteTech]

I did not. Since it was only the ground I felt safe doing it without turning the power off

[@lastofthe4horsemen279]

No

[@jyates2117]

Bonding mines to ground in case of lightning strikes.

[@Afsaneh3333]

Shouldn't you connect your ground wire to the electrical panel?

[@KletteTech]

It is. But this is bonding the water heater. It does not go directly to the panel

[@biguk11]

@@KletteTech does the grounding wire to the electrical panel go all the way from meter or connecting anywhere close to the panel would be ok?

[@Lewisusa11]

@@biguk11 Here in Washington we have to run two grounds. I have just finished my new 200amp panel and had to upgrade the meter panel to one with an external shutoff. Grounds both go to the meter box: 1. from the 2 ground rods spaced 12 feet apart. 2. the other ground has to go to the water supply line within 5' of entering the structure.

[@PatrickCamblin]

The objective of bonding is to give the same electrical potential to all metal components comprising the unit, so that, say, you don't get sparking between the metal parts. Disparate potential can damage electronic components and/or set fires if there is a spark. This can happen whether or not the the unit is grounded. Grounding is to give a path to Earth.

[@Fraustyair]

You know my logic tells me that is it dangerous to bond to a gas line. But what do I know, I’m just a HVAC technician/contractor that has been in this field for 11 years. If anyone can explain why it’s not dangerous let me know.

[@tonybochiano]

I have never seen gas lines bonded in my state

[@Drewdayz2419]

This is crazy I work for gas company and have work for here for 20 years and in our policy says if there is a bond or a ground to the gas pipe, you must take it off no bonds are grounds or not allowed to be on the gas system i’m serious today is the first time I’ve ever seen that they’re requiring y’all to do it as code

[@look4wind]

Nope, doing new gas line connection to main meter and called inspector, gas line needs to be grounded with copper 8 gauge wire.(In WA)

[@reaper_1_actual]

Same here, we are told to remove bond if we come across this inside customer’s home, no exception. (IL)

[@dissociativecat7495]

National Electric Code doesn't require bonding. the furnace and hot water tank should have an equipment ground and that's should be all you need

[@rizzotto139]

What is a dialectic?

[@SeeYHomeInspections-xl6ne]

Galvanic corrosion caused by electrical contact between two dissimilar metals

[@waynedawson6926]

In Jersey you can't ground to gas line.

[@KletteTech]

Crazy in IL you have to ground the gas line

[@jasonpatterson947]

Your gas line is a metal connection to each appliance which is already grounded..... So, saying you can't bond gas line is a code no one understands.

[@Lewisusa11]

Just an FYI, your volume is waaaay low.

[@kevinkelly9303]

Hi,Chris , i'm Kevin From Detroit Mi. I just would like to know if i can Run half inch pipe to my Furnace & my water heater? Now, im coming off of a 3 quarter pipe also about 3 feet away, i just want to know if i should be Good, Or do i need to go with all 3 quarter pipe to the water heater and to the Furnace?

[@Lewisusa11]

@@kevinkelly9303 are you bonding or running feeds? 1/2" is fine for feed to the water heater, but I would go with 3/4" feed (gas pipe) to the furnace, which I am assuming is natural gas?