Is this Square D Type TIPO 50-amp 2-pole breaker double tapped?

[ahowell1 (Adam Howell)]

Is this a double-tapped Square D circuit breaker?

[kleonard (Kevin Leonard, CPI/CMI)]

@ahowell1

Is this a double-tapped Square D circuit breaker?

Yes, it looks to be double tapped. Those particular breakers don’t appear to be designed for 2 wires, altough the breakers above it are.

Here’s another thread on the issue. Double-tapped Square D - Specific Inspection Topics / Electrical Inspections - InterNACHI®️ Forum

[mgratton (Marcel Gratton, CMI)]

@kleonard

Those particular breakers don’t appear to be designed for 2 wires, altough the breakers above it are.

Agree, if you look at the face of the breakers, you can see two wires drawn on the upper breakers and one one wire on the lower breakers.

[rmeier2 (Robert Meier)]

You also need to wonder what could these two circuits on one breaker actually be feeding.

[lkage (Larry Kage, CMI)]

@kleonard

Those particular breakers don’t appear to be designed for 2 wires, altough the breakers above it are.

@mgratton

Agree, if you look at the face of the breakers, you can see two wires drawn on the upper breakers and one one wire on the lower breakers

And you can see the extra wire space width and gull wing hold down on the upper ocpd similar to this:

[sfetty (Dave Fetty, CMI)]

Yes double tapped, breaker listed for use with one conductor (as printed on the breaker).

Here is an example from recent inspection of breaker listed for 2 conductors.

[sfetty (Dave Fetty, CMI)]

@mgratton

Agree, if you look at the face of the breakers, you can see two wires drawn on the upper breakers and one one wire on the lower breakers.

Yep!

[ahowell1 (Adam Howell)]

@rmeier2

You also need to wonder what could these two circuits on one breaker actually be feeding.

The circuit label appears to be saying that it’s for a range.

[rmeier2 (Robert Meier)]

@ahowell1

The circuit label appears to be saying that it’s for a range.

I see water heater and range. That’s some good hack work.

[ahowell1 (Adam Howell)]

@kleonard

Yes, it looks to be double tapped. Those particular breakers don’t appear to be designed for 2 wires, altough the breakers above it are.

Thanks for the clarification.

@mgratton

Agree, if you look at the face of the breakers, you can see two wires drawn on the upper breakers and one one wire on the lower breakers.

Thanks for the reminder.

@lkage

And you can see the extra wire space width and gull wing hold down on the upper ocpd similar to this:

Gull wing, that’s a great name for that component.

[ryoung7 (ROBERT YOUNG, CMI)]

@kleonard

Those particular breakers don’t appear to be designed for 2 wire

I concur, Kevin. That does not appear to be a SQUARE-D double pole OCPD assimilated with being capable to accept (2) conductors at the terminal.
Here is what the terminal would look like. I honestly forget the series.
Square D and Cutler-Hammer are the only 2 manufactures of OCPD capable of handling 2 circuit conductors. I will try to find the series identification marking.

[jjonas (Jeffrey Jonas)]

Related:

Square D breakers w/ multiple taps

Does anyone know of any documentation on multiple taps to a Square D circuit breaker? For example newer breakers have an indent on either side of the screw whereas the slightly older don’t and I often see 2 wires terminating on one side of the screw, rather than on opposing sides of the screw. -B

[rmeier2 (Robert Meier)]

@ryoung7

That does not appear to be a SQUARE-D double pole OCPD assimilated with being capable to accept (2) conductors at the terminal…

Since most 2-pole circuit breakers are used to supplying a single load there isn’t much reason for it to accept more than one conductor per terminal.

[ryoung7 (ROBERT YOUNG, CMI)]

@rmeier2

Since most 2-pole circuit breakers are used to supplying a single load there isn’t much reason for it to accept more than one conductor per terminal.

I never assimilated it in those terms. I assimilated double pole OCP for powering and protecting over current in large appliances, ie; conditioners, water heaters, and dryers.

I considered the reason for (2 circuit cables terminating at one terminal point) was for extending that lighting branch circuit, to cover more area for outlets or receptacles.
Thoughts?

[wjones18 (William Jones, CMI®)]

Yes it is.

[gwells (George Wells, CMI)]

@rmeier2

You also need to wonder what could these two circuits on one breaker actually be feeding.

That’s one circuit, not two.

[mfellman (Matt Fellman)]

Not that more ammunition is needed but what gauge are those wires? 10 at best? So 30A wiring… on a 50A breaker?

Range and WH? I guess one can’t cook and bathe simultaneously

[jdepiero (Joseph DePiero, CMI OH 2019004114)]

Ah, Uncle Bubba was at it again, he knows everything about “lectric” work. When you see things like this, keep looking. You will fine more issues.
Seriously Adam, go to one of the big box stores and study the brands of different manufacturers breakers. Take pictures etc. for your reference. It is easier to see printing on the new breakers so you know where to look on old breakers in the panel.
Good Luck!