ReidElectric
New User
- Location
- Huntsville, AL
- Occupation
- Electrician
Hello fellow professionals!
I have been using this forum for years as a reference, but now it's time to engage.
I have used lock-offs in panels for years as a disconnecting means for hardwired circuits not in line of sight of the panel.
I recently completed a whole home remodel here in north Alabama where I installed a new plug on neutral QO panel with Arc-Fault and Dual Function breakers where required.
Here's where I've run in to an issue. I need to have a lock off for the range hood and the dishwasher, but all of the lock offs I have ordered won't allow the breaker handle to move to the fully off position (or fully on depending on the position of the handle when the device is installed).
Does anyone have any experience with this?
Am I going to have to add an appliance cord to the dishwasher and range hood? Would prefer not to do this.
Thanks!
I have been using this forum for years as a reference, but now it's time to engage.
I have used lock-offs in panels for years as a disconnecting means for hardwired circuits not in line of sight of the panel.
I recently completed a whole home remodel here in north Alabama where I installed a new plug on neutral QO panel with Arc-Fault and Dual Function breakers where required.
Here's where I've run in to an issue. I need to have a lock off for the range hood and the dishwasher, but all of the lock offs I have ordered won't allow the breaker handle to move to the fully off position (or fully on depending on the position of the handle when the device is installed).
Does anyone have any experience with this?
Am I going to have to add an appliance cord to the dishwasher and range hood? Would prefer not to do this.
Thanks!