Technically, this is not a pigtail at all. Some of the breakers in this box have two hot wires screwed to them, and I would like to correct this by installing new breakers. The problem is, there is not enough hot wire coming into the box to reach the bottom empty lugs where I will put the new breakers. It is allowable by NEC to extend the hot wire using a plastic cable nut inside the box? Thank you.
2006-09-05 08:46:54 · 7 answers · asked by pk 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Another option to consider is replacing the breakers with 2 wires on them with the newer " piggy back" breakers. Litteraly 2 breakers in one slot, we have been using this method for awhile now, looks much neater and avoids a possible future problem with the splice. Check with a supply house to see if the piggy backs are available for your panel.
2006-09-06 03:25:56 · answer #1 · answered by Ed W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it possible for yo to take the short wire and enter the box in a more direct path to enable the hookup? But yes I have seen connectors in breaker panels before. Whether this is code or not I'm not sure.
2006-09-05 08:57:38 · answer #2 · answered by yankeecowboy10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change services all the time and inspectors never fail for splicing on wires to extend them in the panel box. Some electricians may disagree as how to interpret the code as far as splicing in the panel. No problem using the wirenuts to extend your wires. Good luck.
2006-09-05 14:12:28 · answer #3 · answered by steven a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! No "pig-tail" connections are legal in a panel box. I am paraphrasing the code book, but a panel box cannot be used as a junction box. Also, you cannot double lug to a breaker. Your best bet is to mount a junction box outside the panel, and move those connections to the J-box.
2006-09-05 09:49:30 · answer #4 · answered by uncle bob 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
2 wires on a breaker is against the code, however, pig-tails are ok. I wouldn't do this in a new install, looks real bad.
2006-09-05 15:59:38 · answer #5 · answered by gr8alarmguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. This is an acceptable way to eliminate double connectors on the lugs. Check out the following link...
http://www.nachi.org/forum/showthread.php?t=7300
2006-09-05 09:06:24 · answer #6 · answered by troythom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my husband is an electrician and that would not be permitted you would have to get the electric company to come out in order to do this
2006-09-11 13:11:07 · answer #7 · answered by babygirl 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋