SUPPLY PANEL FEEDER BREAKER ATTACHED TO BUS BAR AND NOT AT TOP OF BREAKER

[fun ee]

Can a feeder supplying power to panel be connected to a branch circuit breaker or does NEC 408.36 or any other code paragraph disallow this?

Thanks Again.

 

[resistance]

Can a feeder supplying power to panel be connected to a branch circuit breaker or does NEC 408.36 or any other code paragraph disallow this?

Thanks Again.

You can use a breaker lock down

 

[augie47]

I may misunderstand the question, but a breaker is not in itself a branch or feeder breaker.
A 50 amp breaker would be the same for a feeder or a branch circuit.... it depends on how it's used... see the definition of a branch circuit and feeder.

 

[petersonra]

I think he is talking about backfeeding a breaker.

 

[augie47]

That makes more sense..... thanks

 

[resistance]

I assumed the OP was asking if it can be used as a main disconnect. Yet, I haven?t looked at the NEC section in question

 

[infinity]

The code section mentioned requires an OCPD at any point along the path of the panel feeder. The panel itself does not require a main OCPD.

 

[jxofaltrds]

Could he be trying to have another source of power - like a generator?

The question is confusing. He is using 408.36 like it disallows what he is doing??????