Added Digital Volts/Current Meter (110vac)
Wanted to be able to check our shore power line and load so we installed a panel meter. Meter comes with a current transformer and was easy to install. Mounted it to the distribution panel and added a...
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May I suggest not double-tapping the circuit breaker output but putting in a pigtail instead? There's a pretty good chance a double-tapped connection will work loose over time with bad results.
Actually, the same goes for the neutral connections too—particularly the one that is now triple-tapped (has three wires to one hole). I have no idea why the original manufacturer felt it necessary to double up when they had seven leads to terminate in seven connection spots. They should not have done that as per NEC code and even common sense.
Otherwise, looks like a neat installation and a handy gizmo. I've put a fairly similar unit in my RV.
Actually, the same goes for the neutral connections too—particularly the one that is now triple-tapped (has three wires to one hole). I have no idea why the original manufacturer felt it necessary to double up when they had seven leads to terminate in seven connection spots. They should not have done that as per NEC code and even common sense.
Otherwise, looks like a neat installation and a handy gizmo. I've put a fairly similar unit in my RV.
