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Old 1/16/08, 8:28 PM
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Can you have 2 neutral (aluminum wires ) under the same terminal in the main panel? I did an inspection today and this was the case. Older home, panel and wires looked fine.
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Old 1/16/08, 8:34 PM
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The AL conductor is a much greater concern. Doubled up makes it just that much worse.

I assume you're referring to solid AL?


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Lots of information regarding aluminum wires here.

Neutral wires carry current and industry standards do not allow more than one wire per terminal on the neutral bar in a panelboard.

Read here for more information and a good graphic depicting the neutral wire installation:

http://www.nachi.org/forum/showthrea...apped+neutrals


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