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Re: Double up on a phase

wiking #179654 07/25/08 06:36 PM

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The configuration you describe can result in as much as 40 amps on the #10 neutral, which is only allowed to carry 30 amps. So, yes, the installation is unsafe, and in violation of code.

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Subject	Posted By	Posted
Double up on a phase	wiking	07/25/08 09:13 PM
Re: Double up on a phase	SolarPowered	07/25/08 10:36 PM
Re: Double up on a phase	junkcollector	07/25/08 11:42 PM
Re: Double up on a phase	SolarPowered	07/25/08 11:47 PM
Re: Double up on a phase	wiking	07/26/08 01:12 PM
Re: Double up on a phase	renosteinke	07/26/08 01:54 PM
Re: Double up on a phase	electure	07/27/08 01:04 PM
Re: Double up on a phase	leland	07/27/08 02:04 PM
Re: Double up on a phase	renosteinke	07/27/08 06:02 PM
Re: Double up on a phase	electure	07/28/08 01:12 AM
Re: Double up on a phase	gfretwell	07/28/08 04:18 AM

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