Can Duplex Breaker be “unhooked” and used as 2 singles?
July 16th, 2008BuckarooBanzai asked:
I have an old duplex 15A double breaker (Siemens) and the little metal piece that connects the 2 switches is removable, allowing each part to function as a separate breaker. I need 2 more 15A circuits in a new box and wondered if it was permissible to just remove the metal piece and use them as if they were separate breakers. I didn′t see anything in Code, but just wanted to make sure before the inspection.
I have an old duplex 15A double breaker (Siemens) and the little metal piece that connects the 2 switches is removable, allowing each part to function as a separate breaker. I need 2 more 15A circuits in a new box and wondered if it was permissible to just remove the metal piece and use them as if they were separate breakers. I didn′t see anything in Code, but just wanted to make sure before the inspection.