Square D breaker panel....

[mrcaptainbob]

Okay, so the ground is supposed to be separate from neutral. SO why (new box!) is therre continuity between neutral and ground when I check this? I thought out of of the box that the two were supposed to be separate...and if it was desired to connect the two, then to add the screw connector.

[HayZee518]

If the new box is to be used as a sub panel even with a main breaker installed, the neutral should be isolated from ground (equipment or metal box ground) by means of a jumper or screw provided. As a main panel the neutral and equipment ground should be bonded together using the jumper or screw. In the case of a sub panel an auxillary ground strip needs to be purchased and installed. all the bare grounds go to this auxillary ground strip.

[mrcaptainbob]

Okay, that answers that. Thanks, HayZee.