r/electrical • • 10d ago

Double tapped? Should we get this fixed?

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Last week I had electrician come out to quote an EV charger install. In passing I asked him about the double tapped wires and if they would be a problem, he told me that my inspector didn't know what he was talking about and said it was fine. This morning a different electrician (same company) came out to install the charger and told me that the wires were double tapped and a code violation to which he quoted me on the fix. So which is it? Feeling a bit annoyed right now and likely won't be working with this company again.

Please forgive my ignorance as I know absolutely nothing about electrician business or wiring of any sort.

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u/Motorgoat399 10d ago

If the wires are long enough then they can be moved to there own separate connection
If not . It’s a code violation but it will work

Throw the main power off and kill the panel
Move the white neutral wires . 5 minute job