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Old 04-25-2007, 12:38 AM
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Re: Double wired breaker
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Originally Posted by Jerry Peck View Post
The chart is not confusing, okay, I guess it is, because at least one here IS confused.

The chart says:
Ampere Rating | Wire Size Range

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.)

25 amp rating | same as the 20 amp rated breaker
30 amp rating | same as the 20 amp rated breaker

35 amp rating | #14-2 (Jerry's note: That means (1), yes *1*, wire sized #14-#2.

Now, go down to the sub notes and you will see that sub note 1 means it applies to 1 and 2 pole breakers.

You will see that sub note 2 means that breaker (the one and only one rated for two wires) can use solid and stranded TOGETHER.

So, the 15 amp breaker *is the only breaker on that chart rated to TWO (2) wires, and, that applies to single pole and double pole breakers, and, that you can mix stranded and solid wires together.

BUT ONLY on the 15 amp breaker.

NONE of the other sizes.

Got back into this one late tonight. What Jerry posted is exactly how I too read it.

(TO ALL) Please do not post apologies for your stated positions... if you are wrong, just post pictures of your old lady so others can gauk at her. Or, if you have caught her with the mailman (delivering more than mail), please post those pictures as well . Shoot, I have some I can't wait to post with old Debbie (my 'X') getting a physical from the whole Mormon Tebernacle Choir.

Rich
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