New Ground Splice Joint

A close shot of the grounding electrode conductor as it enters the main electrical panel.

I clamped the TV and telephone ground bond wires to the grounding electrode conductor that is connected to the water main pipe at one end and to the main electrical panel at the other end.

I cleaned the water pipe with emery cloth

Water main with rusted old ground clamp and wire

When you get to the construction phase of your home renovation project, you must be mindful of your personal safety as well as the safety of people and property that may be in proximity to your work.

Hard hats, gloves, and safety glasses offer the very basic personal protection. For certain tasks additional safety precautions need to be taken. For instance when working around live electricity, an electrician would need insulated tools and gloves rated for the voltages that he or she works on.

Additionally it is important to conduct yourself in a safe manner during construction. Be mindful of heavy lifting or reaching in awkward positions. Use a ladder when working on the ceiling, or anything high for that matter. Chairs, buckets, milk crates, and anything else not made to be stood on, should not be stood on. One bad fall can change your life forever.