- Location
- New Jersey
- Occupation
- Journeyman Electrician
I would think that most of us (without looking) would assume that a #10 would fit tightly in a 40 amp CB.
Dennis Alwon said:I just went down the basement and pulled out a dp 40 GE and an old Sq. D DP 40. The GE does not mention wire size but the SQ. D does )#8-4. I needed reading glass as well as a magnifier to read the darn thing.
Anyway I put a 14 wire under the sq.D 40 and I gotta say there is no way in the world that connection would come loose. I whirled the breaker around by the wire and it was still "snug as a bug in a rug". So why is it listed for #8-4???
I guess I would have no problem defying that listing. Sorry-- kill me-- go ahead.
paul said:My thoughts exactly when I noticed that you use Netscape Navigator. :-?
stickboy1375 said:Firefox baby...
kbsparky said:You could always use a Cutler-Hammer CHQ or CL type of "classified" breaker in those Square D panels. Me thinx their lugs will accept a #10 in the 35-60 Amp breakers .... :grin:
stickboy1375 said:Is what HVAC rated?
augie47 said:talk about ammo for the ole charge "if an inspector wants to turn a job down, he can find reason"
I'd hate to guess how many times this violation has slipped by me (and to be honest, will continue to... go ahead, hit me!)
georgestolz said:I picked the fourth option - simply run #8 the whole way to the condenser.
If the run is short, the price difference is inexpensive - if it's long, then voltage drop will begin to become an issue. Either way, the 8's the easy way to go.![]()