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Moving Violations Video No. 51, by Russ LeBlanc, NEC Consultant: Handle Tie

Jul 2, 2013  | Electrical Construction and Maintenance
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In this episode, Russ points out a violation of Section 240.15(B) of the 2011 NEC. This piece of copper isn't an approved handle tie.

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Anonymous (not verified)
on Jul 19, 2013

Nothing new here Russ, I've seen cotter pins, 6D nails, and coat hanger wire used as a handle tie in my years as an electrician. Many times one breaker was tripped instead of both with these types of non UL handle ties. Dangerous.

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