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Metallics Industries Ground Pigtail 7" #12 Solid Insulated Copper Green
Professional Electrical Grounding Pigtail
The Metallics Industries Ground Pigtail delivers exceptional performance and reliability for electrical grounding applications. This 7-inch solid insulated copper pigtail provides dependable electrical grounding solutions designed for professional electricians, contractors, and electrical technicians, offering the proven quality and precision engineering that professionals trust from a leading manufacturer of electrical hardware and connectivity solutions.
Professional Features & Benefits
Superior Electrical Performance
- 7-Inch Length Design - Provides optimal reach and flexibility for various electrical panel and junction box grounding applications
- #12 AWG Solid Copper Construction - Delivers excellent electrical conductivity and current-carrying capacity for reliable grounding performance
- Insulated Green Wire - Features professional-grade insulation with standard green color coding for easy identification and code compliance
- Solid Copper Core - Ensures maximum conductivity and long-term reliability in demanding electrical environments
Professional Installation Benefits
- Pre-Cut Length - Eliminates field cutting and preparation time for faster installations
- Flexible Design - Allows easy routing in tight spaces and around electrical components
- Box Packaging - Convenient 100-piece box quantity for professional contractors and electrical supply management
Technical Specifications
Length: 7 inches, Wire Gauge: #12 AWG, Construction: Solid copper core, Insulation: Green color-coded insulation, Pack Type: Box of 100 pieces, Product Family: Connectivity solutions for electrical applications
Installation & Usage
- Verify electrical power is disconnected before beginning installation work
- Strip appropriate length of insulation from both ends of pigtail as required
- Connect one end to grounding bus bar or grounding electrode using approved electrical connector
- Route pigtail to equipment grounding point maintaining proper bend radius
- Secure connection at equipment end using appropriate grounding hardware
- Verify all connections are tight and properly torqued per electrical code requirements
Professional Applications
Ideal for:
- Electrical Panel Grounding - Equipment grounding connections in main panels and sub-panels
- Junction Box Applications - Grounding pigtails for electrical junction boxes and outlet boxes
- Equipment Grounding - Connecting electrical equipment to grounding systems
- Conduit Grounding - Grounding connections for metallic conduit systems
- Electrical Maintenance - Replacement grounding pigtails for electrical system maintenance
- Commercial Installations - Professional electrical installations in commercial and industrial facilities
- Residential Wiring - Home electrical panel and circuit grounding applications
- Code Compliance Projects - Electrical upgrades requiring proper grounding connections
Solid Copper Advantage
The solid copper construction provides superior electrical conductivity compared to copper-clad alternatives, ensuring reliable current flow and long-term performance. The #12 AWG size offers excellent current-carrying capacity for most residential and light commercial grounding applications, while the green insulation provides clear identification for electrical safety and code compliance.
Why Choose Metallics Industries Quality?
Metallics Industries demonstrates unwavering commitment to precision manufacturing and quality materials in electrical connectivity solutions. Our ground pigtails undergo comprehensive testing to ensure reliable performance for electrical contractors and professional technicians. With superior copper construction, professional-grade insulation, and trusted quality standards, Metallics Industries provides dependable grounding solutions for electrical, commercial, and industrial applications that meet the demanding requirements of professional electrical installations.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Minimum Purchase:
- 100 units
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Box
- Product Family:
- Connectivity
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
Metallics PT40 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Metallics PT40 ground pigtail #12 solid or stranded copper?
Solid copper, #12 AWG, with green insulation. Solid conductor is what you want under a screw terminal on a box or a ground bar, it seats flat and stays put. If your job calls for stranded ground jumpers into a lug that specifies stranded, this is not the one.
2) How long is the Metallics PT40 grounding pigtail, and is 7 inches enough to reach from a box screw to a device?
The PT40 is cut to 7 inches. That covers the usual run from the green ground screw in the back of a 4-inch square or single-gang box, out through the wirenut with the branch grounds, and over to the ground screw on a receptacle or switch, with enough slack left to fold the device into the box. On a deep box or a panel where you are reaching from a ground bar across to equipment, 7 inches gets tight and you are better off cutting your own from a spool.
3) Is a #12 green pigtail the right size for a 20 amp circuit ground?
#12 copper is the equipment grounding conductor size that pairs with a 20 amp branch circuit, which is why this pigtail is cut in #12. On a 15 amp circuit wired in #14 you can still use it, a larger ground is never a violation, but you will be wirenutting #12 to #14 and want a connector rated for that mix. For anything above 20 amps, step up to a heavier ground conductor.
4) Are the ends of the PT40 pigtail pre-stripped, or do I have to strip them myself?
You strip them. The pigtail comes pre-cut to length only, so the install starts with taking insulation off both ends as your connection needs, then landing one end at the ground bar or grounding electrode with an approved connector and the other at the equipment ground point. The time you save is the cutting and measuring, not the stripping.
5) How many ground pigtails come in a box of Metallics PT40?
100 pieces to the box. That is a stocking quantity for a truck or a shop shelf, not a per-job pack, so for a service van it is generally one box that lasts across a lot of device changes and box grounds.
6) What is the Metallics part number for the 7 inch #12 green ground pigtail?
PT40 is the Metallics Industries number for the 7 inch, #12 AWG solid insulated copper green ground pigtail. That is the number to quote if you are ordering by part rather than by description.
7) Can I use these green pigtails for grounding metal conduit and metal boxes?
Yes. Bonding a metallic conduit system and grounding metal junction and outlet boxes are both listed uses for the PT40, alongside panel and sub-panel equipment ground connections. The typical use is a screw or lug at the box or fitting, then a splice into the circuit grounds. You supply the ground screw or bonding connector, the pigtail is wire only.
8) Why does a ground pigtail have to be green?
Green is the identification color reserved for equipment grounding conductors, so a green-insulated jumper reads as a ground to the next person who opens the box and to the inspector. The PT40 uses green insulation for that reason. Insulated rather than bare also matters where the jumper could contact an energized terminal or a busbar edge on the way across a panel.
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