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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Question:
Hello Charlie. I need to make more space in the electrical panel of a dwelling unit, for a remodeling project. Can two existing circuits, both supplying a relatively small load, be combined and connected to a single breaker? If so, can two wires from the two circuits be connected to the breaker directly or do they need to be connected using third wire spliced on like a “pigtail”? Regards, Ron Wartman
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Answer:
Hi Ron, thanks for your question. The load of the two circuits you intend to combine, would dictate whether or not this is permitted. Review the following code Sections for guidance on dwelling unit branch circuits: