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Panel Question 15 years 2 months ago #22314

Yesterday I saw a double tapped 15A breaker, with the double running out of the box to the door bell transformer.  I'm calling it out on the basis of the double tap.  Thoughts?
Also, main panel is rated 125A, main disconnect is a double handled 100A, but the SE wiring is 2 AWG aluminum, rated at 100A.  I'm calling that as 100A service, but with the problem of a 200A main disconnect (too large a breaker, won't trip).  Just looking for a little feedback.
Off the the Twins game this afternoon; kids should have fun!  :)

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Re: Panel Question 15 years 2 months ago #22326

Have fun at the game ;)

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Re: Panel Question 15 years 2 months ago #22329

Do you have pics of the main disconnect?  I could be misunderstanding you, but it sounds like your describing a 100A main disconnect and calling it incorrectly as a 200 A disconnect.

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Re: Panel Question 15 years 2 months ago #22331

Here's a pic of the panel.  You can see the main disconnect at the upper left of the breakers.  Did I goof and call it out incorrectly?  I haven't sent the report yet (client requested that I not cash his check till Tues.  Uh huh... ::)  )
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Re: Panel Question 15 years 2 months ago #22334

If the SE cables are 2 AWG aluminum then that is what you use to determine the Amps. The AWG, panel and breaker should all match, but if they don't then SE cable is the default. The breakers in this panel are 100 amp the SE cable is 100 amp. The breakers are 100 amp per leg, you do not add them together. The panel is rated higher than 100 Amp, so I think it is OK.

The double tap is a good call unless the breaker is made to accept a double tap.

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Re: Panel Question 15 years 2 months ago #22335

I wouldn't' release the report until the check clears.

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