Splicing in breakerpanel.
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electricmanscott
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Re: Splicing in breakerpanel.
You can splice in a panel enclosure provided there is adequate space. I can't think of the code reference of hand but I am sure someone here will come up with it.
You can splice in a panel enclosure provided there is adequate space. I can't think of the code reference of hand but I am sure someone here will come up with it.
nosparks
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Re: Splicing in breakerpanel.
Try 312.8. Basic rule of thumb, yes you can make splices in a panelboard. I have a tendancy to focus on this one point. You can splice in a panel board enclosure but, as long as you do not leave to terminate to another OCPD.
Try 312.8. Basic rule of thumb, yes you can make splices in a panelboard. I have a tendancy to focus on this one point. You can splice in a panel board enclosure but, as long as you do not leave to terminate to another OCPD.
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Re: Splicing in breakerpanel.
This is very common when adding one of those small multiple circuit manual generator transfer switches (Like the GenTran they sell at HD)
No sparks can you expand on that, I do not know of any limitation on what the splice is for.
This is very common when adding one of those small multiple circuit manual generator transfer switches (Like the GenTran they sell at HD)
nosparks
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Re: Splicing in breakerpanel.
Bob, good to hear from you. To answer your question, not more than is eleborated by code, very frist sentence under the heading of 312.8 says enclosures for switches or overcurrent devices shall not be used as junction boxes, auxillary gutters, or raceways for conductors feeding thru or tapping off to other switches or overcurrent devices...ect...ect. Not a clear restriction however something to consider under the circumstances. I have installed the same manual transfer switches that you refer to on panels of vintage age with questionable gutter space.
Bob, good to hear from you. To answer your question, not more than is eleborated by code, very frist sentence under the heading of 312.8 says enclosures for switches or overcurrent devices shall not be used as junction boxes, auxillary gutters, or raceways for conductors feeding thru or tapping off to other switches or overcurrent devices...ect...ect. Not a clear restriction however something to consider under the circumstances. I have installed the same manual transfer switches that you refer to on panels of vintage age with questionable gutter space.
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Re: Splicing in breakerpanel.
nosparks,
You have to read the rest of the sentence that says, "unless adequate space for this purpose is provided".
Don
nosparks,
You have to read the rest of the sentence that says, "unless adequate space for this purpose is provided".
Don
nosparks
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Re: Splicing in breakerpanel.
Hi Don, if you read my last sentence I think that that was the point I was making. If I was not clear I apoligize.
Hi Don, if you read my last sentence I think that that was the point I was making. If I was not clear I apoligize.
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