JohnC Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 I know some square d breakers allow two wires. I wanted opinions if this if one does. My interpretation looking at the label is that it does. But shouldnââ¬â¢t the wires be on either side of the nut. They also have three wires going into a couple of these breakers which isnââ¬â¢t right. Thanks, John Callan Download Attachment: Square D.JPG 161.1 KB Click to Enlarge 39.98 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 That is the Homeline model breaker. It has a little symbol on the right showing two stripped ends above "Cu" which I think means you can tuck 2 copper leads in. The plate under the screw has two dimples, one each side of the screw. You are right on all counts. Two wires are allowed, but 3 or two twisted together are wrong and need to be fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 I know some square d breakers allow two wires. I wanted opinions if this if one does. My interpretation looking at the label is that it does. But shouldnââ¬â¢t the wires be on either side of the nut. They also have three wires going into a couple of these breakers which isnââ¬â¢t right. Thanks, John Callan Those breakers do allow two wires but, as you say, they should be on either side of the nut and under the little saddle. The breakers in your pictures are incorrectly installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Hey Jim, what about the breaker install is wrong? Or are you referring to the wiring, not the actual breaker itself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In-Depth Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 The insulation on the wire at the breaker above the double tap looks a little melted as well. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted July 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Thanks John Callan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Those breakers do allow two wires but, as you say, they should be on either side of the nut and under the little saddle. The breakers in your pictures are incorrectly installed. Do you mean to say, among other things, that the saddles are missing? Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Hey Jim, what about the breaker install is wrong? Or are you referring to the wiring, not the actual breaker itself? Well, yes. I don't really differentiate between the two. To be more precise, the connection between the wires and the breaker is incorrect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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