dtontarski Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Is the gray device on the top of this panel some type of surge suppressor. How should this be correctly wired? This is on a Cutler Hammer Panel installed in 1976. Download Attachment: Surge Suppressor.jpg 203.17 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Hi, I'm not sure of the exact terminology but it's some kind of lightning arrestor, which, in essence, is a surge protector. OT - OF!!! M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtontarski Posted November 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Thanks Mike. Is it o.k. to double tap it onto the main breaker terminals like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Yeah, I think so. I don't think I've ever seen one, but the question has been asked a lot here, on the ASHI forum, on Inspection News and on the NAHI and NACHI forums, and I think the answer has always been that it's okay. If I'm wrong, Jim Katen or someone from a more lightning-prone area will chime in and correct me. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allspec33351 Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 I call it out as being wired improperly. http://elec-saver.com/Article_285.htm#singleUS Captain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtontarski Posted November 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Captain - Thanks for the link. Dave T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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