Is it against code to run 2x 2-pole breakers, stacked vertically, running 2 conductors per phase? In reality, if 1 of the 2 pole breakers tripped, it wouldn't be single-phased with original 2-pole tie bars on each one. So a 4 pole tie bar may not be really necessary. The load should be shared reasonably equally between the conductors per phase.
It's a standard 200amp panel, but preferably want a breaker larger than 100a or 125a. Maybe could get away with either of those, but let's say i wanted 140amp. The load is a large-ish phase converter. And 3 phase isn't available at the road.
Why not? No suggestion for an approved/code worthy alternative?
So this isn't a forum where people are helpful and just shun non professionals without offering insight?
The couple electricians i have talked to had obviously agreed this isn't a standard situation but couldn't exactly see a physical problem with it. Otherwise it would just be 2 separate 60 or 70amp loads. So long as i don't overload the panel in general.
I really don't care about being banned. Was more curious as to a specific reason why this situation may violate code, since no one else i talked to yet was able to say definitively one way or the other.
OP: The owner of this site has a sister site over at www.DIYChatroom.com where they have an electrical section and you're welcome to post your questions over there.
As others have said, and as you saw when you joined this forum, this site is for electrical industry professionals only.
Please don't mess with the piano man.
I say do it phase converters are cheap.
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