Would a main lug load Center that is rated 6 space/ 12 circuits require a main disconnect ?
Not necessarily. Is it fed directly from the secondary of an XFMR? NEC requires that the feeder conductors be protected by an OCPD. How is this panel connected?
Would a main lug load Center that is rated 6 space/ 12 circuits require a main disconnect ?
It is fed directly from the meter base. It is an outdoor panel.
It sounds, to me, like the answer lies with how many breaker handles have to be flipped to de-energize the loads supplied from this 6/12 panel. Six handles max allows the panel to be supplied through main lugs.
Six tandem breakers equals 12 throws.
Would it be looked at as what was installed at the time of the inspection, 6 single pole breakers,or what it could be potentially configured to with 6 tandems
Six tandem breakers equals 12 throws.
Intriguing concept. Is there a limit to how many breakers can be handle-tied?I've put handle ties on some tandems in the past. . . ...
I've used three pole full size breaker handle ties in the past. Never thought to research four pole.Intriguing concept. Is there a limit to how many breakers can be handle-tied?
Intriguing concept. Is there a limit to how many breakers can be handle-tied?
Something to avoid, no doubt, but...
How long of a finish nail can you buy?
How long of a finish nail can you buy?
I agree - at the time of inspection. Once another EC comes along and makes a change then the onus is on him to provide a main disconnect unless he can install a breaker like this one :Time of inspection. You could use a 12/24 panel, as long as only six breakers were installed. Or you could use the 6/12 with 3 tandem breakers.
Would a main lug load Center that is rated 6 space/ 12 circuits require a main disconnect ?
Presuming that means it is service conductors supplying it - NEC permits up to six service disconnecting means, but the catch here may be looking at the instructions for the panel. I bet they say something very similar to "suitable for use as service equipment when main breaker is installed".It is fed directly from the meter base. It is an outdoor panel.