I just wanted to get some feedback here.
I started working with a new panel shop that thinks I’m using WAY to few terminals. I get out to the shop and find out that they are only using the top of the terminals – the bottom are completely empty.
The panel builder claims that our jobs are always empty on the bottom and that was a requested spec. I looked back and some other panels we sent there (from my predecessor) and he’s correct – all the panels are using only the top of the terminal block and the bottom is completely empty.
Personally, I’ve always been taught that terminals are just for connections outside the panel (or in this case for a door harness as well) I’ve always used the top/bottom of each terminal.
Is there any reason or have you heard of any company spec that says use one side only?