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RE: Cable grounding

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In Reply to: RE: Cable grounding posted by mbrierley on April 03, 2023 at 06:33:27

If any equipment in you system has a grounded AC plug, then that ground pin must be connected to the receptacle ground. The shield is optional.
Also unless the shield is heavy wire braid, you can't use that as an AC power electrical ground. The ground wire must be the same equivalent gauge as the other two wires.
Are you using cable listed by UL (in USA) or your country's electrical product safety organization? I hope so because using cable stock not rated for primary AC power is a fire and safety hazard.

Edits: 04/03/23

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