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Disconnect switch compliance question

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Soundside

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Hi all, I’m a newb here. I need expert code info. I’m doing a DIY wiring project - power to a dock. I don’t own a NEC but have been Trying to educate myself on the requirements any way I can. The feeder to the dock is 220, from a breaker in the main (house) panel. One requirement Is that there must be a disconnect on shore near the dock landing. There will be a sub panel on the dock. I have two questions. First, does the disconnect have to break the neutral? I would think this would be “safer”, but I haven’t found anything definitive about it. Secondly, could I use an enclosed rotary switch as the disconnect - the kind usually used as motor disconnects? If that kind of switch cannot be used, what is the reasoning or where is it stated in the rules? Maybe a simpler way to ask this is what are the specific requirements the disconnect must meet?
Thanks!
 
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norscaner

Active member
LOL and you come to a Snowcat forum for this info?? I am sure there are fellas that could provide this info here but its like looking for pole dancing lessons with a bunch of farmers. They could probably do it but not best place to get that info lol
 
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bczoom

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Soundside said:
Ha! I thought this was DIY electrical forum!!! What the heck?!
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It is a DIY electrical forum & you posted in the correct forum section.
We have a large snowcat forum section as well.
Sorry, I don't know the answer to your question.
 
waybomb

waybomb

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I own 4 slips. Two with 110/30, two with 220/50a. The premade "lighthouses" all have breakers on them.
 
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