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Default Labelling wires inside a circuit breaker box


"Smarty" wrote in message
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I have just installed a generator for emergency power backup which

requires
8 wirenut splices inside my breaker box (to bring the 8 protected circuits
over to a new transfer switch and breaker subpanel provided by the

generator
manufacturer, Generac Guardian). To keep these 8 wires clearly labeled for
future identification, I have tagged each wire with its' circuit with such
names as "Furnace". "Refrigerator", "Sump Pump", etc., using

adhesive-backed
paper labels wrapped around each of the 8 wires.

I feel a bit uneasy about leaving paper labels inside my breaker box, and
wonder if there is a correct way to properly tag wires inside a 200 amp
breaker box which allow for distinct and easily readable marking but are

not
in some way violating code or creating some type of fire hazard.

I very much appreciate any recommendations. Thank you.

Smarty




You can use white electrical tape for tagging and labeling the wires.