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Ryan Stouffer
10-02-2009, 12:04 PM
Does anyone know if it is permissible to secure a neutral from a breaker at the service entrance box with the main service entrance neutral?

Thanks,

Ryan
Ray Norton
10-02-2009, 01:30 PM
Something is very wrong here. First of all neutrals don't connect to breakers. Secondly, what is the purpose of this? Thirdly, I believe that lug is only rated for 1 conductor. This service needs to be corrected by a qualified electrician.
Rick Cantrell
10-02-2009, 01:35 PM
"First of all neutrals don't connect to breakers."

Execpt for AFCI / GFCI breakers, and looking at the twist in the wire, it could be.
Ray Norton
10-02-2009, 01:38 PM
OK, that never entered my mind. If thats the case the connection should be to the neutral bar, of course.
Rick Cantrell
10-02-2009, 01:50 PM
If, as the OP stated, that is the SE, then the grounds and neutrals are on the same buss. But the neutral should be under a lug by itself.
Jerry Peck
10-02-2009, 04:37 PM
the neutral should be under a lug by itself.


Correct.

One neutral in one terminal.