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Old 4/6/06, 2:28 AM
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Any suggestions as to why these wires go from the breaker to the neutral bus bar?
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Kent,

They are either GFCI or AFCI breakers (can't tell from the photo). In either case the breakers require a neutral in order to function. They are normally "curly pigtails" as in your photo. They look fine.
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GFCIs and AFCIs actually have to pass both sides through the breaker so you need to complete the neutral path.
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