Jerome W. Young
04-02-2008, 05:16 PM
Here is the scenario:
rewired home; has been wired to support a generator; the 400 amp main is located in the generator panel; the wiring from the meter to the 400 amp main is [2] 1 AWG service wires double tapped into the 400 amp breaker; the wires leave this 400 amp breaker and service what was the old main service and now is a non service equipment panel which still has a 300 amp breaker- the wires are also double tapped into this breaker. The neutrals and grounds have been floated. My concern is with the #1 awg rating at 150 amp max or total of 300 max between the meter and the 400 amp main breaker and with the double tapping. What all is wrong with this scenario? hope the pictures help.
rewired home; has been wired to support a generator; the 400 amp main is located in the generator panel; the wiring from the meter to the 400 amp main is [2] 1 AWG service wires double tapped into the 400 amp breaker; the wires leave this 400 amp breaker and service what was the old main service and now is a non service equipment panel which still has a 300 amp breaker- the wires are also double tapped into this breaker. The neutrals and grounds have been floated. My concern is with the #1 awg rating at 150 amp max or total of 300 max between the meter and the 400 amp main breaker and with the double tapping. What all is wrong with this scenario? hope the pictures help.