Exception allows double tapping

[kwall]

I know I have read an exception that allows double tapping a circuit breaker for the purpose of installing a surge protector. I can't seem to find it now. Was that in the '05 and is not in '08? Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[infinity]

IMO double tapping has never been permitted for anything.

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[LarryFine]

IMO double tapping has never been permitted for anything.

Except for breakers that allow it. CH and QO come to mind for #'s 10, 12, and 14. I believe the conductors would have to match.

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What he said!

 

[infinity]

Except for breakers that allow it. CH and QO come to mind for #'s 10, 12, and 14. I believe the conductors would have to match.

What he said!

I take double tapping to mean an illegal connection. I guess that it depends on your use of that terminology. Sounds like the OP wants to install more than one conductor under the main lugs for the TVSS.

 

[Pierre C Belarge]

There are some circuit breakers that permit the installation of more than one conductor as per the listing. SQD and CH are two that I am aware of.

And, as mentioned, the conductors under the same termination are required to be of the same size.

 

[lakee911]

I know I have read an exception that allows double tapping a circuit breaker for the purpose of installing a surge protector..

I wish that I knew where this myth came from. Only can be done where allowed by CB manufacturer.