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Number of wires connected to a Breaker
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stamcon
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Re: Number of wires connected to a Breaker
Check with the manufacturer. It will(might?) be also be shown on the breaker.
Check with the manufacturer. It will(might?) be also be shown on the breaker.
Re: Number of wires connected to a Breaker
Looking at the terminal may give you a clue as to if the terminal is listed to be used with more than one conductor. If the terminal screw itself doesn't directly secure the conductor it most likely tightens a saddle of some type which the wire is placed under. As such the screw is in the center in conductors may be able to be place on each side, i.e. a SqD QO breaker.
It is also a good indicator that only one conductor is allowed if there is a simple whole for the wire and a scew or to clamp it down. However, don't take it for granted. As previously posted examine the device itself for a label or instructions that would indicated that it is in fact allowed or not.
Looking at the terminal may give you a clue as to if the terminal is listed to be used with more than one conductor. If the terminal screw itself doesn't directly secure the conductor it most likely tightens a saddle of some type which the wire is placed under. As such the screw is in the center in conductors may be able to be place on each side, i.e. a SqD QO breaker.
It is also a good indicator that only one conductor is allowed if there is a simple whole for the wire and a scew or to clamp it down. However, don't take it for granted. As previously posted examine the device itself for a label or instructions that would indicated that it is in fact allowed or not.
richwaskowitz
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- Shelby Twp. MI, near Detroit
Re: Number of wires connected to a Breaker
Did you realize that you may simply connect several wires to a pigtail and then terminate only one wire to the breaker? Splicing in the panelbox is ot probited.
Did you realize that you may simply connect several wires to a pigtail and then terminate only one wire to the breaker? Splicing in the panelbox is ot probited.
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