I am installing a new 4 position outdoor electric panel. The panel has a neutral bar that is mounted on the right side of the breakers on a plastic plate that is one piece holding the CB's as well (I can remove the bar but not the plastic isolation piece).
I want to install a grounding bar and there is room for it on the left side of the breakers. However, I cut one of the incoming grounding wires a little too short to reach over to the left side and it would be easier to have the grounding bar on the right side. It's my understanding that it is not advisable to splice grounding wires in the box.
Can I use the existing neutral bar on the right side as a grounding bar, and since it is isolated can I just jump it to the box? I'd then install a new isolated neutral bar on the left side.