nm cable panelboard entry

[LarryFine]

I see all of the #14 Romex on one side of the panel and all of the #12 Romex is on the other side. Is that what we call a "balanced load"?

Oh, a wise guy!

Actually, I like the 2p breakers on the left and the 1p on the right, when it works out that way. Here's another view:

 

[LJSMITH1]

I see all of the #14 Romex on one side of the panel and all of the #12 Romex is on the other side. Is that what we call a "balanced load"?

Exactly!:grin:

 

[Todd Ebenhoeh]

That male adaptor looks so wrong to me

 

[PetrosA]

I wouldn't chase multiple cables through a chase nipple or anything less than the 18" minimum for a simple reason - if there is an arc or a fire starts in the panel a short nipple will not keep the flame from exiting the enclosure. With a 2" piece of PVC you're also increasing the likelihood that a rodent will get into the panel and cause the arc in the first place...

 

[e57]

Excellent point, and no I have never been hit on that.... IMO if you were going to get hit on that - you should also be hit on that for taking them to an exterior panel in the first place. So I see no difference in taking them to a box first then a short distance to the panel. Others may disagree... But otherise you are almost forced to use a large KO, as often that is what is given on the back of most panels - often leaving very little space for much else... That one could secure correctly. And the cable jacket, and its conductors are still outside - be it in a cabinet or a J-bx. If you're getting hit on that - then everyone should be bringing UF out any exterior panel - right?

Sometimes you have to break some eggs - and I'll be happy to say that in the other thread too.

I just want to chime back in with something learned in the other thread - apparently if you are on the '08 code there are some changes that would dis-allow the described installation on exterior panels.... Some crap was added to clarify wet location of conduits and also in 334... So my thinking is we push manufactures to spit up what the conductors in NM are so they have a little more info on them. Or/+ ditch that paper liner....