Does the nec oppose splicing of the main conductors between the meter socket and the main breaker?
G gumbey1@yahoo.com Member Mar 10, 2011 #1 Does the nec oppose splicing of the main conductors between the meter socket and the main breaker?
ActionDave Chief Moderator Staff member Location Durango, CO, 10 h 20 min from the winged horses. Occupation Licensed Electrician Mar 10, 2011 #2 I don't know that the NEC opposes splicing conductors at all. 300.15 does say they have to be in a box or otherwise permitted.
I don't know that the NEC opposes splicing conductors at all. 300.15 does say they have to be in a box or otherwise permitted.
Dennis Alwon Moderator Staff member Location Chapel Hill, NC Occupation Retired Electrical Contractor Mar 10, 2011 #3 gumbey1@yahoo.com said: Does the nec oppose splicing of the main conductors between the meter socket and the main breaker? Click to expand... It is done all the time with tap conductors so I would say it is not an issue.
gumbey1@yahoo.com said: Does the nec oppose splicing of the main conductors between the meter socket and the main breaker? Click to expand... It is done all the time with tap conductors so I would say it is not an issue.
LarryFine Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA Location Henrico County, VA Occupation Electrical Contractor Mar 10, 2011 #4 gumbey1@yahoo.com said: Does the nec oppose splicing of the main conductors between the meter socket and the main breaker? Click to expand... Nope.
gumbey1@yahoo.com said: Does the nec oppose splicing of the main conductors between the meter socket and the main breaker? Click to expand... Nope.