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  1. 11-02-2007, 03:53 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by RobertSmith View Post
    Do you all think this box is overcrowded?
    Probably not. But ...

    I'm also concerned about the multiple wiring through the single knockout opening in this JB as well as in the service equipment panel.
    ... this applies to all of those photos, and yes, that is a problem.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RobertSmith View Post

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    Picture # 3 Bottom 20 amp breaker is doubled tapped. White wire used as positive should

    be PERMANENTLY Marked (red tape is not permanent )

    I hope that wire nut was an extra in Picture # 2

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    Billy
    The breaker does look like it's multi tapped, count the wires and breakers. I counted 11 each.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rick Cantrell View Post
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    The breaker does look like it's multi tapped, count the wires and breakers. I counted 11 each.
    Twelve wires, Eleven Breakers.

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    Sorry Billy
    I get confused when it gets to the double digits.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rick Cantrell View Post
    Sorry Billy
    I get confused when it gets to the double digits.
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