Duct tape in panel

[tonype]

I know that duct tape is not "listed and labeled" for use in a panel; obviously installed to prevent contact with live components. However, any ideas why? Could it be the tautness of the conductors at the splice?

 

[petersonra]

My guess is that for some reason someone did not want the positions at the bottom used. mayeb at some point they were intended for some specific purpose. Or maybe they were damaged in some way, such as by paint splatter.

 

[Hendrix]

I know that duct tape is not "listed and labeled" for use in a panel; obviously installed to prevent contact with live components. However, any ideas why? Could it be the tautness of the conductors at the splice? View attachment 6678

The color makes it a conductor:slaphead::lol:

 

[petersonra]

I wonder if the tape was put on to protect the bus while wires were being pulled and they just forgot to remove it.

 

[Strathead]

I wonder if the tape was put on to protect the bus while wires were being pulled and they just forgot to remove it.

that was my guess

 

[iwire]

My guess is the guy wrapping those splices with black tape got tired of bumping his hands on live bus bar.

 

[zbang]

My guess is the guy wrapping those splices with black tape got tired of bumping his hands on live bus bar.

Makes sense... someone would do that instead of de-energizing the panel.

"Nothing screams 'Poor workmanship' like wrinkles in the duct tape."
--anon?

 

[480sparky]

My guess is they were using sockets and/or wrenches to install the split bolts and covered the buses with tape to prevent the Big Blue Zot from appearing.

 

[cowboyjwc]

My guess is the guy wrapping those splices with black tape got tired of bumping his hands on live bus bar.

"Almost done here bos.......DANG that hurt." "No, I'm fine.......OWWW", "It's ok I got itttt......OK get the duct tape."

 

[ceb58]

I know that duct tape is not "listed and labeled"

Duct tape dosent need listing. Every one knows it is good for every thing :happyyes:

 

[chris kennedy]

My guess is the guy wrapping those splices with black tape got tired of bumping his hands on live bus bar.

:lol:

Duct tape dosent need listing. Every one knows it is good for every thing :happyyes:

Not everything, 20 minute mud and liquid nails need to be added to the short list.

 

[iwire]

Duct tape dosent need listing. Every one knows it is good for every thing :happyyes:

Not everything, 20 minute mud and liquid nails need to be added to the short list.

Don't forget silicone.

 

[jumper]

LMAO and ROTFL.:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[acrwc10]

What's that top left breaker say on it (the one that is only 1/2 in the piture)? Am I mistaken or is that a counterfiet Sq D breaker?

 

[Little Bill]

Duct tape dosent need listing. Every one knows it is good for every thing :happyyes:

:lol:



Not everything, 20 minute mud and liquid nails need to be added to the short list.

Don't forget silicone.

You guys got it wrong! There are only 2 things to remember.

1: If it moves and shouldn't =duct tape

2: If it should move and doesn't =WD-40
:thumbsup:
Only tools you need!

 

[templdl]

:lol:



Not everything, 20 minute mud and liquid nails need to be added to the short list.

If duct tape is good enough for Red Green then it is good enough for me. "The handy man's secret weapon.

 

[sii]

Are there two 2-pole, 100 amp breakers on the same pair of stabs?

 

[hillbilly1]

The plastic tabs at the bottom holding the bus to the can are broken?

 

[norcal]

I took this picture on 9/12/11 in the Frankfurt airport.

Sorry for the fuzzy pic.

 

[blargh]

Are there two 2-pole, 100 amp breakers on the same pair of stabs?

The one on the right appears to be labeled "Service Disconnect".