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Proper use of a Multi tap

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JoeinPA

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Location
Pennsylvania
Occupation
Retired
My Electrican used a multi tap to feed a 4 awg cable to my barn 60 amp panel. he tapped off the 4/0 200 amp line. is this up to code? thank
 

tom baker

First Chief Moderator & NEC Expert
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Location
Bremerton, Washington
Occupation
Master Electrician
As the poster is not doing any work I will approve.
Where was the tap made?
Was the work inspected?
Please take picture of tap and attach
 
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charlie b

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Location
Lockport, IL
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Semi-Retired Electrical Engineer
Does the 60 amp panel have a main circuit breaker? If so, the installation is likely OK. But I'll wait for answers to Tom's questions before I can be certain.
 
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