Tap existing service

[jonkja]

Tap existing servicce to new location
1 spesal premission
2 use approwed material for connection
a)only 1
b)only 2
c)bothe 1 and 2
d)neither 1 or 2
After reading 230 33 and 230 46 I say b but many of the expert I have talk with they say I can never tap service and point ot 240 2
just wondering

 

[bphgravity]

Re: Tap existing service

Tapping a service does not make it an additional service, it just means you have more than one service disconnect which is permitted, so 230.2 wouldn't apply to your question. I agree "b" is the best of your choices.

 

[ryan_618]

Re: Tap existing service

There is no such thing as a tap from a service, as it doesn't meet the definition in 240.2 of a tap.

 

[bphgravity]

Re: Tap existing service

I don't agree. The definition says, "as used in this article". I understand there is no overcurrent protection ahead of a service conductor, so thats why it says, "other than a service conductor". Why would 230.33 and 230.46 specifically use the words "tapped"?

 

[ryan_618]

Re: Tap existing service

230.33 and .46, in my opinion, are discussing the manner in which you make an electrical connection, such as complying with 110.14, 300.5,etc.

I don't disagree with your intent, I simply think the question is worded improperly.

 

[jonkja]

Re: Tap existing service

Hi I got this question on test but they used the word splice not tapped

thanks jon

 

[ryan_618]

Re: Tap existing service

That would make a difference to me!