Originally Posted by
Jerry Peck
The chart is not confusing, okay, I guess it is, because at least one here IS confused.
If you are referring to me, Jerry, just say so!
"10 amp rating | (1) #14-8 (Jerry's note: That means (1), yes *1*, wire sized #14-#8.)
10 amp rating | (1) #14-8 (Jerry's note: That means (1), yes *1*, wire sized #14-#8.)
15 amp rating | (2) #14-10 (Jerry's note: That means (2), yes *2*, wires sized #14-#10. Note that the terminal on the 10 amp breaker is rated for a larger wire than on the 15 amp breaker, that's because IT IS NOT rated for (2) wires, just one wire.)
20 amp rating | (1) #14-6 (Jerry's note: That means (1), yes *1*, wire sized #14-#6. Note that the terminal on the 20 amp breaker is again rated for a larger wire than on the 15 amp breaker, that's because IT IS NOT rated for (2) wires, just one wire.)"
WRONG!!!
Let's take that 20-amp:
(1) #14-6
(3). My bold because you seemed to ignore that. The note (3) indicates it is for 3-pole breakers. Exactly where does that leave you for what's allowed for a single-pole 20-amp? Or 25 or 30 amp?
And if you insist on just reading straight across, please explain the "requirement" that 50-amp breakers NEED 3/0.
I have been wrong before but I'm not the confused one when it comes to reading this SIMPLE chart. I'm actually baffled that anyone would read it the way you are. However, for your benefit, I will e-mail Eaton tonight and see if I can get them to reply to this. If I'm wrong I will apologize profusely. Can I expect the same from you?