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cadpoint

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I found this the other day, this is a brand new building, and the original EC is still running around. I thought this was disallowed by Code.
I didn't open the panel and might not have to, so i don't know what's connected. I did find it "shareable"!
 
No everything is Sq D.

I'll have to look Monday to state what it's connected to, i was just stunned a local Co. did this I'm sure its an over-sight.
 
zbang said:
Looks like there's one mfg label across the whole thing, so probably legit.
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yep.
Notice there are no labels or printing on the 2 outside modules and the breaker rating is on the common handle.

I am more worried about the misalignment of the breakers.
 
I promise if you take the cover off it will be more obvious this is a single unit and not something cobbled up in the field.

Regular QO line only goes to 100 amp in three pole units. Anything larger than that, though somewhat rare to find, does exist and takes up two spaces per pole. Same goes for anything over 125 amps in two pole units.
 
jim dungar said:
yep.
Notice there are no labels or printing on the 2 outside modules and the breaker rating is on the common handle.

I am more worried about the misalignment of the breakers.
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Load side conductors likely are pulling it out of alignment for whatever reason. I think this likely a bolt on breaker, not sure if they make this in a plug on type. That alone should help to some extent to keep it aligned correctly so the load side conductors must have pretty good pull going on?
 
That’s a factory built breaker. I’ve used them. I think I have a couple on the shelf at the shop still.


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It is certainly not ideal when you have to take over 100A three phase or over 125A single phase out of a load center. You need these breakers that take up a ton of space and they are usually pricey - but they have their place. In many cases, I would instead bug a tap onto the mains feeding the panel.
 
I won a cup of coffee on this one .
I was told from a supply house rep they don't make one. He said prove it. Best cup I ever had
 

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