What's Wrong Here?

Dec. 1, 2000
Hint: The line side into this switch was 500 kcmil for each phase. The load side conductors for each phase included seven No. 12 AWG Type THHN/THWN conductors.Give the specific 1999 NEC references related to any violations you find. Write Joe a Violation Notice rather than sending in a copy of the Code rule. Send your response, in 25 words or more, to Joe Tedesco at 350 North St., Boston, MA 02113

Hint: The line side into this switch was 500 kcmil for each phase. The load side conductors for each phase included seven No. 12 AWG Type THHN/THWN conductors.

Give the specific 1999 NEC references related to any violations you find. Write Joe a Violation Notice rather than sending in a copy of the Code rule. Send your response, in 25 words or more, to Joe Tedesco at 350 North St., Boston, MA 02113 or [email protected]. The winner(s) will receive $75. Please include your name, company name, job title, address, phone number and e-mail address. Previous winners are not eligible.

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