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Inspecting a house today and observed a double tap on the 100 AMP sub-panel from the 200 amp service panel. The wires from the service panel connected to the main lug on the 100 amp sub pane, (Screw type breakers) is this acceptable??
Last edited by smorris1; 4/19/10 at 8:07 PM.. Reason: more info |
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NO.....
Joseph P. Hagarty joseph.hagarty@comcast.net Main Line Inspections, Inc. Phone: 610-399-3675 Email: MainLineHI@comcast.net http://pa.nachi.org/mainlinepa/about.html http://www.householdinspector.com National President / NACHI (2003-2004) NACHI Education Committee Member |
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Agreed...and it looks like the branch wiring is overfused, too. InterNachi Awards Portal: http://co.nachi.org/inachiawards/ ____________________________________________ "An Education, not just an Inspection" Larry Kage, CMI Lake Ann (Traverse City), Michigan 49650 231 929 3525 Professional Inspector serving the Traverse City, Michigan area and beyond.
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Please Note:
Robert Meier is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
Most likely a violation since the terminal is not rated for more than one conductor. Here's the 2008 NEC code reference:
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Also, the EGC from the service panel is tapped into the neutral of the sub panel. This is another mess that needs correction.
In addition Sam, you need to understand the differences between the installed equipment. This statement Quote:
A "main" panel and a "sub" panel are two different things. It's better to refer to them as "service" (main) panels and "sub" (other) panels. IF YOUR INSPECTOR IS NOT USING THERMAL IMAGING, YOU'RE NOT GETTING THE WHOLE PICTURE ® Jeff PopeJPI Home Inspection Service Santa Clarita CA (661) 212-0738 Santa Clarita Home Inspection http://www.MyInspector.net |
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