In article , ignoramus15841
@NOSPAM.15841.invalid says...
On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 23:24:22 -0500, Ned Simmons wrote:
In article , ignoramus15841
@NOSPAM.15841.invalid says...


That each outlet has its own breaker, is a feature similar to what a
subpanel provides (protection for individual circuits). A power strip,
at best, protects the entire strip.

But the the breakers in this "panel" are not qualified for branch
circuit protection,

Well, outlets are not branch circuits either.

But those 20A receps must be protected by 20A overcurrent
protection and the CBs in your panel aren't qualified for
branch circuit overcurrent protection.

NEC's definition of "Branch Circuit":
"Branch Circuit. The circuit conductors between the final
overcurrent device protecting the circuit and the outlet
(s)."


so it doesn't qualify as a subpanel by any stretch of the
imagination, and if it were wired permanently to a breaker larger
than 20A would violate the NEC.

You may well be right, but I am curious just what provision of NECit
would violate.

For starters:

"240-3. Protection of Conductors
Conductors, other than flexible cords and fixture wires,
shall be protected against overcurrent in accordance with
their ampacities as specified in Section 310-15, unless
otherwise permitted or required in (a) through (g)."

See 210-24 for requirements for protection of receps.


Depending on its construction, it may or may not be legal if
permanently wired to a 20A circuit. The safest bet is to use it as a
good rugged power strip.

It can be wired to a 20A 220V circuit (3 strips on one leg and 3 on
another), is that correct?

Possibly, if the materials and construction of the panel
are suitable.

Ned Simmons