I never thought I'd see this..

[gmathias]

I never thought I'd see this in real life. Do you see what I think I see??

[thejnicki]

Wow, let me guess, that was done by a professional?

[Darrell B. Hadler]

Nice double taps right off the main 100 amp breaker. Do you think that breaker might trip if there was a short/problem in the smaller line....NOT
In the photo it appears that there was some scortching at one time or another as well. Was it an upgraded panel? because of the multiple splices/wire nuts...wires too short.

Quite a mess at best.

[gmathias]

Yes, a mess indeed. This is a 100amp panel, with less than professional workmanship. I remember learning in my training course about unfused taps coming off the main feeds. I really thought that it was something that I would never see in real life.

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

Originally Posted by gmathias

I really thought that it was something that I would never see in real life.

I used to think that about Zinsco panels when I first finished my training You're now seeing the world through a whole new pair of eyes

[wsiegel]

Look at the brite side - its easy to write up.

[John Nosworthy]

my guess ... it's an upgraded 60 amp service
having been a remodeler for decades, I've seen this goofy work lots of times
don't you just hate it when you just need 3 more inches of wire!

[gmathias]

Actually Jeff, you have a point. The taps off the mains were both jumpers to other circuts. The rat's nest of leads kept me from determining where the "jumpered" leads lead.