GFCI pigtail in service panel
Home Improvement Asked on June 29, 2021
I’m adding a GFCI circuit breaker in my main service panel. The neutral pigtail from the GFCI breaker is not long enough to reach my neutral/ground bar, unless routed in the space between the service disconnect and the circuit breakers, above the hot bars. See photo. My panel is the same model as the one shown.
I’ve never seen a wire routed through this space, so I’m assuming it is a no-go. Is my assumption correct? If so, what is an NEC compliant way to extend the pigtail? The pigtail wire doesn’t appear to be replaceable at the breaker.
2 Answers
Just extend the pigtail with a wire nut. Wire nuts and other splices ARE allowed in panels per NEC.
Correct answer by Harper - Reinstate Monica on June 29, 2021
You can replace the pigtail with a longer wire so you can route it the way that makes the most sense. Make sure it's the right gauge and that it's white.
Answered by Vebjorn Ljosa on June 29, 2021
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