Originally Posted By: Bob Badger This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
It’s all to common, check this one out that has a sticker that tells you that the panel may need to be removed.
Not that it isn't apparent the panel in your picture has to be removed, that must be the reason for all the flex. 
Originally Posted By: jtedesco This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Jeff: See 240-20(b) in the 1999 NEC, or 240.20(B) in the 2002 NEC
Sounds very unusual! We have to discuss this type of circuit. The method you described is not one recognized by the electrical industry.
I believe that the original installation was not done by a "qualified person" or even an electrician. 
Originally Posted By: jpope This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
This was a homeowner installation. He used two single pole breakers to obtain the necessary 240 volts for the A/C unit. If I remember correctly he used a 15A and a 20A breaker. “They didn’t trip too often,” so he said.
Notice he marked the panel A/C#1 and A/C#2.
This is not the service panel, but rather, a sub panel. Can you see what's wrong with this next picture?
The ground is connected to the neutral bus. This is the ground for the top left, 240V circuit (with the white handle tie). This circuit wire (Romex) ran the length of the home (about 30') to the electric clothes dryer. It was well supported as you can see in this next photo.
Did I mention, this is a mobile home
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Originally Posted By: jmyers This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Jeff,
Now we know who was burning down all those mobile homes that catch on fire and burn to the ground in less than 5 minutes. 
It’s all to common, check this one out that has a sticker that tells you that the panel may need to be removed. 
It is in within site though. I don’t know if its against code but, it sure seems like a bad place to put it.