What kind of a panel is this?

[Denray]

The black conductors are coming from the main panel, which is a 100 amp single breaker panel. At this box the red and black go to the house sub panel. The yeller taps go to the garage sub panel. That small white wire shouldn't be tapped in there either. What do you call this kind of box? The small wire taps are wrong, correct?

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[Marc]

The black conductors are coming from the main panel, which is a 100 amp single breaker panel. At this box the red and black go to the house sub panel. The yeller taps go to the garage sub panel. That small white wire shouldn't be tapped in there either. What do you call this kind of box? The small wire taps are wrong, correct?

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Transfer switch.

Marc

[Denray]

Shouldn't there be a lock on that? Looks way easy for a kid to get into.

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[Jim Katen]

Shouldn't there be a lock on that? Looks way easy for a kid to get into.

There's no requirement for one. When people put locks on these things they tend to lose the key or forget the combination. I suggest using heavy duty cable ties instead. It's enough of a deterrent to keep the really little kids out and bigger kids, well at some point they've got to learn about electricity . . .

[John Kogel]

Shouldn't there be a lock on that? Looks way easy for a kid to get into.

There's no requirement for one. When people put locks on these things they tend to lose the key or forget the combination. I suggest using heavy duty cable ties instead. It's enough of a deterrent to keep the really little kids out and bigger kids, well at some point they've got to learn about electricity . . .

A screw shackle makes a good lock. Kid has to learn vise-grips and rust first, then he gets to learn wiring. []

Yes the doubletaps are wrong.

Marc is 'transfer switch' a Cajun expression for 'disconnect switch'? []

[Jim Port]

I would say that is a disconnect, not a transfer switch.

[Greg Booth]

..........I believe it's a transfer switch. That receptacle to the left of the switch is where a portable generator would be plugged in.....Greg

[Marc]

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The house connects to the center, the electric utility at the top and the generator at the bottom.

It ain't Cajun. 'Dis is Cajun.

Marc

[inspector57]

Shouldn't there be a lock on that? Looks way easy for a kid to get into.

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Usually I would expect to see a dead fronqtscrewed in place to cover live parts.

[Denray]

There was a male end of a plug at the bottom of that box.

[Marc]

There was a male end of a plug at the bottom of that box.

That's consistent with a generator hookup.

Marc

[Jim Katen]

. . . Usually I would expect to see a dead fronqtscrewed in place to cover live parts.

The dead front is required to cover the live parts while the switch is being operated. Since this switch is supposed to be operated with the cover closed, no further dead front is needed. I don't know why, but most switches that I see don't have the dead fronts screwed in place.

[RPV]

It`s a disconnect, not transfer switch. Should not have two wires ever under one lug. Front door will not open or should not when energized. Can`t tell what amperage this is by picture but I would say it`s probably 100 amp. The smaller wire is not rated for that size disconnect or breaker that feeds it and is in danger as it is on an overrated breaker. No code violation for not having lock but would never pass an electrical inspection. Obviously homeowner or friend installed with no permit or inspection.

[plummen]

Yeah Im going to go with the home inspectors on this one and call it a transfer switch,although its a pretty hacked up looking job to me.