Wiring – Do multiple ground bus bars need to be tied on subpanel

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I'm adding circuits to a subpanel. For wiring neatness sake, I'm considering adding a second ground bus bar. Do I need to tie both ground bars together (if so, what size wire), or is screwing them to the panel enclosure sufficient?

Best Answer

Depends, are we dealing with NEC, or Harper (that's me)'s Law?

NEC: The screws attaching the ground bar to the panel are fine if they are 32 thread pitch or finer (e.g. 8-32, 10-32, etc.)

I would also run a ground wire with the thickest wire you have on hand.