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Old 4/30/11, 7:47 PM
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Am I correct in stating that the wire should not be in contact with the side of the panel.

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Am I correct in stating that the wire should not be in contact with the side of the panel.

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Makes no difference as that bus is tied to the case anyway.

A bit sloppy, yes.

A problem, no.



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Like Michael said, it's already in contact via bonding strap. Is there another bus?



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Is the main disconnect in this panel?



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I agree sloppy but not a problem. The black conductor with the white tape is an issue though.
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The white tape on the black conductor is a no-go. Also, is that rust in the lower left corner of the picture? I'd be a little concerned about that if it is.



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The white tape on the black conductor is a no-go.
That one is installed backwards.

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That one is installed backwards.

So the white is landed on the breaker?
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Also, is that rust in the lower left corner of the picture? I'd be a little concerned about that if it is.
Boy you would hate it here with all the outside panels we have. Hell a little rust on the breaker screws never hurt anything around here.




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