Double Lug Connections

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euclid43

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I attached a photo of the main lug coming into a panel, which has the info stamped on the lug (2-250). I was wondering if this kind can have service wires coming into it, and have subpanel wire leads going out on the same lug? I thought that the info on the lug indicates that it can be done. Please give opinions because the home owner does not want to replace the panel.

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I attached a photo of the main lug coming into a panel, which has the info stamped on the lug (2-250). I was wondering if this kind can have service wires coming into it, and have subpanel wire leads going out on the same lug? I thought that the info on the lug indicates that it can be done. Please give opinions because the home owner does not want to replace the panel.

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That lug is rated for one conductor. 2 AWG being the smallest it is rated for and 250 the largest.

If it were rated for two conductors it would likely be marked something like this: (2) 2-250.
 
And it definitely is not rated to have a copper conductor directly in contact with an aluminum conductor.
 
That lug is rated for one conductor. 2 AWG being the smallest it is rated for and 250 the largest.

If it were rated for two conductors it would likely be marked something like this: (2) 2-250.

I agree, Here's the (2) that kwired is talking about.

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And it definitely is not rated to have a copper conductor directly in contact with an aluminum conductor.
It is rated for a copper conductor even if they printed CU-AL upside down.
It appears to be a lay-in lug which appears to be in fine shape.

Ignore this I missed the part about a second conductor
 
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