Bus Location in Westinghouse/Bryant Panel

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Originally Posted By: hspinnler
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Thanks folks.

Hank

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Originally Posted By: jpope
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No real problem with its location. The burnt and melted EGC is an indication of a problem.

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Originally Posted By: hspinnler
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Originally Posted By: Greg Fretwell
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The conductor on the white/green tape wire looks OK. I am not sure why the insulation is discolored

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Originally Posted By: hspinnler
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Greg, if you can hit the “+” sign and zoom in you can see that the insulation has some brown on it as well as a black flash mark. Whaddya think?


Hank

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Originally Posted By: Greg Fretwell
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I had it in my picture editor and looked. The copper looks fine so I doubt that got hot where it is currently installed. Who knows what happened?

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Originally Posted By: hspinnler
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Thanks Greg. I agree, the copper looks okay.

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Originally Posted By: jpope
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I agree that it doesn’t look like much of an issue, but I would certainly include it in my report.

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Originally Posted By: hspinnler
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Good advice Jeff. BTW, I enjoy reading your posts and feel fortunate that you were kind enough to reply to mine today. Are you working on Memorial Day? I have two inspections.

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Originally Posted By: jpope
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Thanks Hank, my pleasure.


Actually, I've scheduled this entire weekend off - Sat thru Mon. I'm taking a much needed break.

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Originally Posted By: bbadger
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I am glad you went on to point out that this is a sub panel, as I noticed the missing MBJ (main bonding jumper)


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If this was the service panel the bonding screw would be installed in the open hole on this neutral bar.

Strictly speaking we are supposed to use the grounding bar listed on the panel cover and mount it where it is made to go.

That said as long as it is a grounding bar and it is securely mounted electrical inspectors in my area will accept it.

The 125 amp breaker at the meter determines the size feeder to this unit, the 150 amp main breaker in the unit is simply being used as a switch for a local disconnecting means.

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Bob Badger
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Originally Posted By: jjackson
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Where are the branch circuit grounds?

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jj

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Originally Posted By: hspinnler
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Mr. Jackson: I’m not sure how to answer your question. Could they be bundled out of sight and connected via the larger green/white wire?


Mr. Badger: I've added your helpful ECN discussion forum my bookmarks.

Thanks.