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(06-30-2018, 08:45 AM)EricU Wrote: I suppose that's why they want you to pigtail instead of running more than one wire into a breaker.
Most breakers are not listed (UL, CSA, etc.) for more than one conductor on a lug. Square D QO series are one exception, but most aren't listed to accept more than one.
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I have CH breakers, which I think are listed for two conductors. I'm not going to go back and pigtail the whole panel unless I have to, that's for sure. On the gfi breaker, the neutral lug is partially obstructed by the hot lines, so I figure that's why they didn't get it tight enough.
I discovered my panel doesn't take tandem breakers, which is a bummer. I guess a subpanel is in my future.
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(06-30-2018, 10:37 AM)EricU Wrote: I have CH breakers, which I think are listed for two conductors.
Some in their residential line are, yes.
Tom
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