"blueman" wrote in message
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When we had our electric service upgraded, the electrician (as
expected) ran a ground wire from the cold water main inlet to the
ground on the panel.

I read somewhere that one should also run a similar grounding wire to
the natural gas pipe inlet but the electrician didn't do that.
- Is it required by code?
- Is it recommended?
- Should one use the same gauge wire as for the water pipe?
- Any special considerations?
- Can I daisy chain it from the water pipe or do I need to run a
separate ground back to the panel?

Thanks

I asked that very same question to the people I shoot with at the range -
all of them either are instructors for gas service or perform field repair
services for the gas company. Every single one, all 3 of them, said "DON'T
DO IT!!!!" shortly followed up by "Mind if we come by this week to INSPECT
your service??"

The gas company protects its own piping, if you must use ground wires to
plumbing - use your cold water tap. Better yet save your pennies like I am
and get grounded service. If I keep saving my extra money I might be able
to afford it within the next 20 years - but's that's only if everything else
in my life goes perfectly.