Push a matic

[rsmith24]

Does anyone know for sure one way or the other if you can use two wires under one screw on push a matic breakers?

[Bob Elliott]

They either need to add a breaker or pig tail.

http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=30720

[Robert Meier]

Originally Posted by belliott

They either need to add a breaker or pig tail.

http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=30720

Bob, are you saying that those breakers are not listed for two conductors? I know that Sq D type QO are but I'm wondering about these pushmatics. Looks like they're designed for two conductors.

[Joseph Hagarty, CMI]

Appears that the breaker is set for 2 circuits. Not sure of the actual spec on Bulldog breakers.

[rsmith24]

I'm asking if anyone knows if the spec's for push a matic breakers allows for both conductors.
I do not see a problem with what I pictured but I'm not sure.

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by Robert Meier

Bob, are you saying that those breakers are not listed for two conductors? I know that Sq D type QO are but I'm wondering about these pushmatics. Looks like they're designed for two conductors.

Going by what is stated in that link to the JLVC forum however it does look visually as if it could handle two.One would think these manufacturers would have an obvious tell"like a molded bracket" but that would make it too easy I guess.

[Jeffrey R. Wicklander]

Unless they are using different gauges of solid wire....I don't see a problem with 2 conductors under the Bulldog breakers.


Jeff

[Robert Meier]

Here's some info from UL:

19. Multiple Conductor Connectors — If the terminals of a circuit breaker are acceptable for use with multiple connections in one hole, and the breaker is intended for this type of use, the breaker is marked to indicate the proper multiple connections. This is uncommon for
breakers—ordinarily, the terminals are suitable for only one wire per hole.

http://www.ul.com/global/documents/o...BreakersMG.pdf

[Bob Elliott]

Bet they are marked where you need to take the thing out to see it.

[Robert Meier]

Originally Posted by belliott

Bet they are marked where you need to take the thing out to see it.

I think that you're right. I'll take a look an see if I have an old one sitting around.