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Old 3/9/07, 3:24 PM
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The wiring to the 15 amp breakers in this subpanel doesn't seem right. What is a good way to explain?
The 100 amp breaker is fed from a 60 amp breaker at the main panel.
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Interesting non-compliant use of a 3 pole disconnect. Tap rule violation. Two conductors in a lug designed for one. Plenty enough to say it ain't right and write it up.

I see copper and aluminium under the same lug on the backpan.
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Where is the aluminum? I see the copper.

Just curious, the call out is well justified.



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Where is the aluminum? I see the copper.

Just curious, the call out is well justified.
I put a yellow stripe down the middle of all the aluminium conductors, for clarity:
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Thanks. Kinda hard to see it from the picture.



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Fruitcake electrician or Johnny on the Spot handyman
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Appreciate the input - Al
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