TOPIC: Electrical Panel Wire Gauge Difference

Electrical Panel Wire Gauge Difference 15 years 10 months ago #6982

Scott Widick Topic Author Offline Premium Member Now thats thinkin with your dipstick Jimmy! Posts: 143 Thank you received: 0	Hello Hippies, I have another defect for discussion. I noticed 2 strands of heavy gauge (2) spliced into 12 gauge at the main panel. What do you say? I have attached a pic for your pleasure. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Electrical Panel Wire Gauge Difference 15 years 10 months ago #6986

Robert Jones Offline Premium Member Posts: 84 Thank you received: 0	Scott, any other pics of that panel? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Electrical Panel Wire Gauge Difference 15 years 10 months ago #6987

Scott Widick Topic Author Offline Premium Member Now thats thinkin with your dipstick Jimmy! Posts: 143 Thank you received: 0	Yes, See original post Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Electrical Panel Wire Gauge Difference 15 years 10 months ago #6991

Robert Jones Offline Premium Member Posts: 84 Thank you received: 0	Scott, I can't really tell by the pics. Was there an A/C unit, maybe a 220v, possibly a microwave feed installed? Were you able to trace it beyond the service panel? Either way, if it is a "jump" then it is not correct. I see the panel is full and very well could be a home owner "addition". Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Electrical Panel Wire Gauge Difference 15 years 10 months ago #7011

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Scott - same good. Different not good. Splice not professional. Homeowner job... At least he used electricial tape! I'm a bit surprised it isn't duct tape.

The dust getting into that box is also a problem - disconnected dryer vent nearby?

The missing breaker at the bottom is also a problem - was something removed to accommodate that interesting splice?

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Re: Electrical Panel Wire Gauge Difference 15 years 10 months ago #7041

ROBERT I. SMESTAD Offline New Member Posts: 6 Thank you received: 0	Thanks Scott: First the splice is not code. A splice in the panel is Ok providing only one wire goes to the breaker and both wires are the same gauge. Their can be no empty spaces in the breaker panel. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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