J jbolen Senior Member Feb 7, 2015 #1 If I have 400 amp 240 volt breaker with buss bars attached to the load side of the breaker. Can I use the feeder tap rule tap those buss bars.
If I have 400 amp 240 volt breaker with buss bars attached to the load side of the breaker. Can I use the feeder tap rule tap those buss bars.
augie47 Moderator Staff member Location Tennessee Occupation State Electrical Inspector (Retired) Feb 7, 2015 #2 I know of no reason that you could not do so.
petersonra Senior Member Location Northern illinois Occupation Semi-retired engineer Feb 7, 2015 #3 jbolen said: If I have 400 amp 240 volt breaker with buss bars attached to the load side of the breaker. Can I use the feeder tap rule tap those buss bars. Click to expand... It seems likely that if you are able to tap there, the regular tap rules would apply. I am not entirely sure what you mean by "buss bars attached to the load side of the breaker" though. Is this in a switchboard? Are you planning to drill the bus and bolt lugs on?
jbolen said: If I have 400 amp 240 volt breaker with buss bars attached to the load side of the breaker. Can I use the feeder tap rule tap those buss bars. Click to expand... It seems likely that if you are able to tap there, the regular tap rules would apply. I am not entirely sure what you mean by "buss bars attached to the load side of the breaker" though. Is this in a switchboard? Are you planning to drill the bus and bolt lugs on?