Bending radius #6 cable

[tonype]

180 degree turn of excessive conductor length in a very tight space (lower right corner of the panel) - red and white insulated conductors. The resultant loop bend radius is less than 1 1/2", which I though was the minimum bending radius for #6. Any help to clarify this would be helpful.

 

[K8MHZ]

I would be more worried about the #14 on a 20 amp breaker.

I don't think the bend radius rule applies in this case, since the voltage is less than 600, and the conductors in question are not in a conduit fitting.

 

[infinity]

Those #6 conductors are fine. The NEC has no specific bend radius for #6 wire so it's a non-issue. Have you ever seen the bend radius of conductors within a LB conduit body?

 

[K8MHZ]

Those #6 conductors are fine. The NEC has no specific bend radius for #6 wire so it's a non-issue. Have you ever seen the bend radius of conductors within a LB conduit body?

I have seen the amount of allowed conductors based on the bend radius, though.

 

[Firestarter]

I would also be more concerned about what looks to be a sub panel that has grounds and neutrals together.

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[infinity]

I would also be more concerned about what looks to be a sub panel that has grounds and neutrals together.

Good point, there are several issues with this panel but the bends on the #6 conductors isn't one of them.

 

[tonype]

I would also be more concerned about what looks to be a sub panel that has grounds and neutrals together.

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Already had that on my list...

 

[don_resqcapt19]

I have seen the amount of allowed conductors based on the bend radius, though.

Not bending radius, but required bending space. There is no minimum bending radius for single conductors rated 1000 volts or less, but there is required bending space to make the terminations.

 

[K8MHZ]

Not bending radius, but required bending space. There is no minimum bending radius for single conductors rated 1000 volts or less, but there is required bending space to make the terminations.

Gotcha! Thanks.

 

[peter d]

I would be more worried about the #14 on a 20 amp breaker.

Could be an a/c unit.

 

[K8MHZ]

Is the box bonded?

I see an isolated neutral bar, but no bond to the box.