Ideal Industries Grounding Tail 12 AWG Solid Wire
Professional-Grade Electrical Grounding Solution
The Ideal Industries Grounding Tail delivers professional-grade electrical grounding performance for safe and code-compliant installations. This 12 AWG solid wire grounding tail features a 10-inch length with pre-formed loop and ground screw designed for electricians and electrical contractors, providing the reliable performance and industry-leading quality that electrical professionals demand for National Electric Code compliance.
Professional Features & Benefits
Advanced Grounding Performance
- 12 AWG Solid Wire Construction - Provides reliable electrical conductivity and long-lasting durability for professional grounding applications
- Pre-Formed Loop Design - Ensures consistent connection geometry and reduces installation time while maintaining code compliance
- 10-Inch Tail Length - Offers optimal reach for various electrical box configurations and grounding requirements
- Stripped End Preparation - Ready-to-install design eliminates field preparation and ensures proper wire termination
Safety & Code Compliance
- National Electric Code Article 250 Compliance - Ensures safe and code-compliant grounding installations for electrical safety
- Thread-Forming Ground Screw - Hole-finding design with combination slotted, Phillips, hex, and #2 Robertson head for versatile installation
- Professional Installation Quality - Consistent wire preparation and connection geometry for reliable electrical grounding performance
Technical Specifications
Wire gauge: 12 AWG solid copper conductor, tail length: 10 inches, includes pre-formed grounding loop and stripped wire end, thread-forming ground screw with multi-head design (slotted, Phillips, hex, #2 Robertson), packaged in convenient 50-piece bags for contractor efficiency, designed for electrical box grounding applications and equipment bonding requirements.
Installation & Setup
- Select appropriate electrical box location and ensure proper grounding path to electrical panel
- Insert thread-forming ground screw through grounding tail loop using preferred driver head (slotted, Phillips, hex, or Robertson)
- Thread ground screw into electrical box grounding hole, allowing screw to form threads for secure connection
- Connect stripped wire end to grounding bus bar or equipment grounding conductor using approved wire connector
- Verify secure mechanical connection at both loop and stripped end terminations
- Test continuity of grounding path from electrical box to main electrical panel ground
Professional Applications
Ideal for:
- Electrical Box Grounding - Metal electrical boxes, outlet boxes, switch boxes, and junction box grounding connections
- Residential Electrical - Home electrical installations, electrical panel upgrades, and residential wiring projects
- Commercial Construction - Office buildings, retail spaces, and commercial electrical system grounding requirements
- Industrial Wiring - Manufacturing facilities, industrial equipment grounding, and electrical safety installations
- Electrical Renovations - Electrical system upgrades, code compliance updates, and electrical safety improvements
- Equipment Bonding - Electrical equipment grounding, metal enclosure bonding, and electrical safety connections
- Code Compliance Projects - National Electric Code Article 250 compliance installations and electrical inspection preparations
- Contractor Applications - High-volume electrical installations requiring consistent grounding tail performance and reliability
Thread-Forming Screw Advantage
Ideal Industries thread-forming ground screw technology eliminates the need for pre-tapped holes while providing superior holding power and electrical connection reliability. The hole-finding design automatically centers and creates secure threads in electrical box metal, while the combination head design (slotted, Phillips, hex, #2 Robertson) ensures compatibility with all standard electrical tools and driver preferences.
Why Choose Ideal Industries Quality?
Ideal Industries commitment to National Electric Code compliance and electrical safety ensures reliable grounding performance for professional electrical installations. Each grounding tail meets Article 250 requirements while providing consistent wire preparation, secure mechanical connections, and long-lasting electrical conductivity that electrical professionals trust for code-compliant installations and electrical safety applications.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices
- Deparetment:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Energy Monitoring