peterk2 Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 I think the bending radius on the cables from the main to the branch circuits is too sharp and I am calling it out. But after thinking about it, why did the panel manufacturer set it up to have these bends? Or, is this a slapped together set up that needs replacing. This is an older house with lots of "handyman" repairs. Panel is a GE 100 amp panel with a 100 amp main. Entrance cable is copper. Peter K Argyle Home Inspections Download Attachment: IM000312.JPG 484.69 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Originally posted by peterk2 I think the bending radius on the cables from the main to the branch circuits is too sharp and I am calling it out. But after thinking about it, why did the panel manufacturer set it up to have these bends? Or, is this a slapped together set up that needs replacing. This is an older house with lots of "handyman" repairs. Panel is a GE 100 amp panel with a 100 amp main. Entrance cable is copper. Peter K Argyle Home Inspections It came from the factory like that. Don't worry about it. Remember that those are *wires* not *cables*. There's no restriction on the radius of wire bends under 600v. (Even though the panels are required to provide adequate bending space.) - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterk2 Posted June 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 Thanks Jim. I got your reply on the ASHI forum. Kudos to Allan for digging out Dougs statement from the chit chat posts. We've had a very rainy spring here. Has the country flip flopped? Great for checking roofs and basements. Peter K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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