EL-02 Safety

Panel — garage

Observed

Two conductors landed under a single breaker lug at position 12.

Why it matters

Lugs are rated for one wire unless marked otherwise; a loose second conductor can arc and overheat inside the panel.

Reference

Educational illustrations, not photos of this property — each is labeled below.

From the panel to one connectionA schematic overview and enlarged terminal show two conductors entering one connection. Suitability depends on the actual terminal rating; this is not a photograph of the inspected panel. Locate and document the specific connection. Check whether that terminal is identified for the number and type of conductors present. REFERENCE SERIESFrom the panel to one connection1TERMINAL CLOSE-UP2ILLUSTRATION / NOT A PROPERTY PHOTO
From the panel to one connection. A schematic overview and enlarged terminal show two conductors entering one connection. Suitability depends on the actual terminal rating; this is not a photograph of the inspected panel.
Reference illustration — not this property.
Match the connection to its ratingLeft: one conductor. Right: two at a common terminal. Multiple conductors are suitable only where the terminal is identified for that arrangement; this is not a wiring instruction. This example uses one conductor. Do not infer suitability or inevitable arcing from conductor count alone. REFERENCE SERIESMatch the connection to its ratingSINGLE-CONDUCTOR EXAMPLERATING NEEDS VERIFICATION12One conductor at the terminalTwo at the same terminalMore than one conductor requires an identified terminal.ILLUSTRATION / NOT A PROPERTY PHOTO
Match the connection to its rating. Left: one conductor. Right: two at a common terminal. Multiple conductors are suitable only where the terminal is identified for that arrangement; this is not a wiring instruction.
Reference illustration — not this property.

Next step

Have it corrected.

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