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May 9, 2005 11:46 AM, By Mike Holt

Q. Can I terminate two wires on a single-pole circuit breaker?

A. Yes, if the terminal is identified for two conductors, either within the equipment instructions or on the terminal itself. It’s my understanding that only Square D circuit breakers (15A, 20A, and 30A) are rated for two conductors.

Got a question for Mike? E-mail him at mike@mikeholt.com.

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