Yuor advise please

[rbibler]

The first Photo is the first service panel for the residence. there is another panel off the service poll more then 100 yards away and not in view of the first panel. 2AWG wire with no Breakers in the first panel.

Next 2 photos show the interior secondary panel. with multi taps on the 100amp breakers.

Should this not require the first panel on the residence to be service with proper breakers before distribution to the secondary interior panel?

There are so many issue with these panels but I wanted to call out for correction in the first panel.

Best

Ron

[Robert Meier]

I would venture a guess but those connections in the junction box (1st photo) are not code compliant. Under all of that tape is likely a split bolt connector which is almost never rated for more than two conductors. The twisted mess in the 2nd and 3rd photo's is definitely a violation. We could start with NEC 310.4. I would also throw in 110.14(A).

310.4 Conductors in Parallel.
(A) General. Aluminum, copper-clad aluminum, or copper conductors of size 1/0 AWG and larger, comprising each phase, polarity, neutral, or grounded circuit conductor shall be permitted to be connected in parallel (electrically joined at both ends).

110.14 Electrical Connections.
Because of different characteristics of dissimilar metals, devices such as pressure terminal or pressure splicing connectors and soldering lugs shall be identified for the material of the conductor and shall be properly installed and used. Conductors of dissimilar metals shall not be intermixed in a terminal or splicing connector where physical contact occurs between dissimilar conductors (such as copper and aluminum, copper and copper-clad aluminum, or aluminum and copper-clad aluminum), unless the device is identified for the purpose and conditions of use. Materials such as solder, fluxes, inhibitors, and compounds, where employed, shall be suitable for the use and shall be of a type that will not adversely affect the conductors, installation, or equipment.
FPN: Many terminations and equipment are marked with a tightening torque.
(A) Terminals. Connection of conductors to terminal parts shall ensure a thoroughly good connection without damaging the conductors and shall be made by means of pressure connectors (including set-screw type), solder lugs, or splices to flexible leads. Connection by means of wire-binding screws or studs and nuts that have upturned lugs or the equivalent shall be permitted for 10 AWG or smaller conductors.
Terminals for more than one conductor and terminals used to connect aluminum shall be so identified.

[bstenger]

conductors installed in parallel must be of the same length, size, type completely, no double tapping to that breaker which is back feed and unsecured. I can't see the frount part of the service, but it looks like the unqualified installer tapped a feeder which is a problem in itself. What is the load? You need to get that guy to a defferent job! As an elec. inspector, I'd turn it down (failed, failed...) I hope the customer can get a refund. Yea right.

Glory to God
BS

[rbibler]

Thanks for the conformation guys...

Best

Ron