#6 stranded conductor doesn't fit into the hole in the neutral bar?
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#6 stranded conductor doesn't fit into the hole in the neutral bar?
While trying to add a new circuit I noticed the white neutral conductor which is a #6 stranded was not fully inserted into the hole in the neutral bar. About half was in the hole and the other half "pulled back".
Is this typical? I released the screw and pulled it out, cut it shorter a bit stripped the insulation, and I had a hard time pushing it into the hole as well. Is it supposed to fit? Are standard neutral bar holes big enough for the bigger conductors?
Is this typical? I released the screw and pulled it out, cut it shorter a bit stripped the insulation, and I had a hard time pushing it into the hole as well. Is it supposed to fit? Are standard neutral bar holes big enough for the bigger conductors?
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Best way is to add a neutral bar adapter for your larger wire. GE PowerMark Gold Neutral/Ground Kit-TLK20CP at The Home Depot
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Some bars have different size holes. The label should tell. Many bars accept a #4 or smaller without an adapter.
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If you have a branch circuit ground wire in one of the large neutral bar holes you might want to move it if it will fit a smaller hole or add a ground bar. However Larry's suggestion may be easiest.
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There is more than one style depending on the manufacturer. Here is the type adapter I like.
Square D QO 70 Amp Auxiliary Neutral Lug Kit-QO70ANCP at The Home Depot
But......a #6 should fit any neutral bus without using an adapter.
Square D QO 70 Amp Auxiliary Neutral Lug Kit-QO70ANCP at The Home Depot
But......a #6 should fit any neutral bus without using an adapter.
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If you look closely, the neutral bar should have the gauge ranges stamped on side...6-14 is typical for branch neutral bar. A lug kit for neutral bar will work as suggested by others...