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I wrote up three "double-taps" the other day on a home that had a whole house back-up generator. There were two 15amp and one 20amp circuit breakers that were double tapped.
My question is this: Are these double taps allowed if the second circuit is tied to the back-up generator circuit breaker panel? Kevin |
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Kevin,
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Remember...unless the "terminal" is listed for more than a single conductor ( ie: QO or CH Brands of 30A or less ) then it is simply incorrect.
Now lets say it is a generac system with its own seperate panel and it connections via the conduit with the massive WAD of conductors....the proper method would be to splice conductors....NOT double up on breakers... I wont go deeper than that....if you would like to know more details on generators......we can talk...but the main issue where I gather in your question is is it allowed to double tap a breaker......Not unless the terminal is listed for it....... Paul W. Abernathy,CMI,CEI,CEPE NECŪ Consultant/Columnist www.twitter.com/ElectricalGuru - ICC & IAEI Certified Electrical Inspector - ICC & IAEI Certified Electrical Plans Examiner - Look for my article in the Nov/Dec 2009 IAEI Magazine - 2007 "Top Gun" Winner - Mike Holt Enterprises " visit www.TheElectricalGuru.com Today !" |
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If what I am understanding is they are really using the breaker as a junction box, if the generator comes on automatically if there is a power loss, it could be a problem. But it is not a double load, as we are used to seeing but rather a double line.
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That answers my question. Kevin |
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