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Square D AFCI breakers rated for double taps?
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[#1] Posted: 04/01/2012 - 6:30:59 PM		Reply with Quote
Anyone know off hand if the Square D HOM AFCI breakers are allowed to be doubled tapped? They are issue number P-2386 if that helps any..
I haven't looked it up, but figured I'd check w/y'all while typing the report.
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 [#2] Posted: 04/01/2012 - 6:45:26 PM		Reply with Quote
http://products.schneider-elec...800cd66c

The Schneider manual for Homeline AFCI's only shows one conductor for each terminal. I couldn't find any specific language allowing or disallowing a double-tap.
I would call for a repair. It's an indication of careless work, IMO.

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 [#3] Posted: 04/01/2012 - 7:42:58 PM		Reply with Quote
Thank you sir.
I really wanted to pop a breaker to read it, but chose not to. Based on how the breakers looked, I doubt they were designed for 2 conductors. I can't recall ever seeing one double tapped either.

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It keeps me out of trouble. Most weeks I'm working 7 days, so I've got the wife and child a little upset. It's pretty hard to turn work away after the last several years though.....
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 [#4] Posted: 04/01/2012 - 7:48:32 PM		Reply with Quote
I just Googled it, and here's what showed up first: TIJ
Guess I could have searched before posting....
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