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#97108 01/23/06 06:17 AM
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I'm tapping from the load side of the 100 Amp service disconnect and feeding a 20 amp overcurrent protective device located less than 10' away using 12 AWG wire in conduit. Is that Code compliant?

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#97109 01/23/06 06:39 AM
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Sounds good to me Frank.


George Little
#97110 01/23/06 10:54 AM
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don't forget about the #12 in the split bolt....


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#97111 01/23/06 10:30 PM
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Is the OCPD going to be located at the top of the wood pole?

If yes, doesn't it have to be readily accesible?

...or no higher than 6'7".

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#97112 01/24/06 09:29 AM
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ShockMe77,

It will be located <=10' from the 100 amp service disconnect. (Click on the photo link I provided in my original post)

#97113 01/25/06 07:11 PM
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Oh, I didn't realize the black outline was where the disco was going to be. I read the thread and thought the disco was going to be at the top of the pole. It didn't make much common sense to me.

#97114 01/25/06 09:06 PM
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Frank
this sounds like it is compliant.... how are you going to tap the load side?


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#97115 01/26/06 06:17 AM
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Split bolt connectors will be used. I'd like to tap 12 AWG to the 3 AWG. If a split bolt connector is not made to do so I'll have to use a larger guage wire as was suggested by the post by "earlydean" above.

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#97116 01/26/06 01:36 PM
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hey Frank, check out Ilsco.(www.ilsco.com)
they have lots of different "lay-in" type connectors for tapping, even for the sizes you are using. (never been a fan of split bolts) or like bossman said, try lug kits. just a suggestion.
http://ebusiness.ilsco.com/webapp/w...Id=-1&catalogId=1&categoryId=132

they even make covers for all their different taps/connectors.

(editted to add link)

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