Switched neutral in 200amp 1 ph disco

[Sierrasparky]

Is it proper to switch the neutral wires along with the ungrounded wires in a disconnect for a 200 amp feeder to a remote building? The old disco burned up one leg and all that seems to be available is a new 3 pole NON fused unit at 200 amps 120/240. It seems weird to disconnect the nuetral.

 

[KevinVost]

From 2008 NEC - 404.2 (B) check the exception. Can't you just run the grounded through without termination at the switch?

 

[ceb58]

No need to switch the neutral just join them with a Polaris or split bolt.

 

[Cow]

If the neutral is already broken it'd be cheaper to land it in the lugs and switch it rather than buying a $25 insulated tap. Switched neutrals are pretty unorthodox though, so me personally, I'd still use the ins. tap.

 

[Sierrasparky]

I was asking because the old burned switch had the neutral switched and it seemed odd to me.

 

[KevinVost]

From 2008 NEC - 404.2 (B) check the exception. Can't you just run the grounded through without termination at the switch?

You can switch the grounded, check the section I listed. It is unusual, but as long as the grounded and ungrounded disconnect at the same time it is allowed.

 

[Sierrasparky]

Thanks ,
It just seem so weird.

 

[KevinVost]

Thanks ,
It just seem so weird.

It's weird alright. Not very common at all. Your welcome