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02-15-2013, 06:53 PM #1
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Sub-Panel power off main lug on service panel
Would it be acceptable to jump off the main lug to power a sub-panel that didn't have a main breaker. Main service panel was a GE 200 amp., the sub-panel didnt have a main breaker. TKS
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02-15-2013, 07:11 PM #2
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Re: Sub-Panel power off main lug on service panel
no, double tap not allowed.
main panel more than likely overloaded
repairs required
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02-16-2013, 05:04 AM #3
Darrel Hood Guest Re: Sub-Panel power off main lug on service panel
Wayne, if the conductor was pig tailed, using proper techniques, to eliminate the double tap, would it be OK?
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02-16-2013, 05:57 AM #4
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Re: Sub-Panel power off main lug on service panel
Wayne, what are you basing your possibly overloaded comment on? Looks?
All answers based on unamended National Electrical codes.
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02-16-2013, 08:39 PM #5
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Re: Sub-Panel power off main lug on service panel
'Yes', 'no', and 'not like that', along with 'the remote panel bus would need to be rated the same or higher than the rating of the main disconnect'.
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