jczerby
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- Houston, Texas
I have been told by master electricians and building inspectors that connecting two wires to the circuit breaker terminal is illegal and a violation of NEC. I don't think so. Many posts on this forum say is is ok, depending on the specs of the breaker terminal, one wire or two. Strictly a mechanical issue of the terminal design, not electrical. Makes sense to me. I see many breakers in the hardware store that explicitly provide for two wires. One master electrician told me that placing two wires on the terminal would prevent the breaker from tripping. As an electrical engineer I know that is nonsense, but try convincing your electrician when he has his mind made up. My question is what can you do when faced with people who are wrong but consider themselves the ultimate authority? When a building inspectors rejects the double lugged connection, who can you appeal to?