Results 1 to 6 of 6
  1. #1
    Ryan Stouffer's Avatar
    Ryan Stouffer Guest

    Default Service entrance neutrals

    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

    Similar Threads:
    ***IMPORTANT*** You Need To Register To View Images ***IMPORTANT*** You Need To Register To View Images
    Crawl Space Creeper

  2. #2
    Ray Norton's Avatar
    Ray Norton Guest

    Default Re: Service entrance neutrals

    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.


  3. #3
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Columbus GA
    Posts
    3,747

    Default Re: Service entrance neutrals

    "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.

    ' correct a wise man and you gain a friend... correct a fool and he'll bloody your nose'.

  4. #4
    Ray Norton's Avatar
    Ray Norton Guest

    Default Re: Service entrance neutrals

    OK, that never entered my mind. If thats the case the connection should be to the neutral bar, of course.


  5. #5
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Columbus GA
    Posts
    3,747

    Default Re: Service entrance neutrals

    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.

    ' correct a wise man and you gain a friend... correct a fool and he'll bloody your nose'.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Fletcher, NC
    Posts
    28,032

    Default Re: Service entrance neutrals

    Quote Originally Posted by Rick Cantrell View Post
    the neutral should be under a lug by itself.

    Correct.

    One neutral in one terminal.

    Jerry Peck
    Construction/Litigation/Code Consultant - Retired
    www.AskCodeMan.com

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •