Electrical – 12/3 to disconnect box for mini split install

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I have an issue with installing a disconnect box for my 24k LG mini split condenser unit. 12/3 is coming from 20 amp double pole breaker to disconnect box with surge protection box(ICM517). I understand the ground bar cannot be used with the neutral lines. My question is how do I correctly connect the neutrals?

I have included pics on how I thought it would be right and also with neutrals disconnected.

hooked to bar ( incorrect?)
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disconnected but nowhere to go?

Best Answer

Pull the neutrals out of the ground bar and join them with a wirenut

Routing neutral through an A/C disconnect is rather easy once you realize that you can splice inside it just the same as you would with an ordinary junction box. So, all you have to do is remove the neutrals from the disconnect's bonded bar, nut them to each other with the appropriate sized wirenut, button the box back up, flip the breaker on, and call it a day!