AC disonnect questions
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AC disonnect questions
Did some landscaping and pulled the disconnect on my AC to move the power cable.
Two questions.
Do I need to turn off the breaker in the main panel to reinsert the disconnect plug?
Also, is it considered a safety hazard that I do not have a fused disconnect outside? Im only protected by the breaker inside the house?
Two questions.
Do I need to turn off the breaker in the main panel to reinsert the disconnect plug?
Also, is it considered a safety hazard that I do not have a fused disconnect outside? Im only protected by the breaker inside the house?
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The breaker inside is all you need.
It would be best if you shut off the breaker so there was no arcing.
There was no reason to pull the disconnect to just move the cable out of the way.
It would be best if you shut off the breaker so there was no arcing.
There was no reason to pull the disconnect to just move the cable out of the way.
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If you only replaced the wiring between the disconnect and the unit you can just insert the pullout. It would have been safer to do the wiring with the breaker off to the disconnect.
A fused disconnect is only needed if your unit specifically calls for fused protection.
A fused disconnect is only needed if your unit specifically calls for fused protection.
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According to ART 440.14 the disconnecting means shall be located within sight from and readily accessible from the air conditioning or refrigeration equipment.
According to ART 440.14 the disconnecting means shall be located within sight from and readily accessible from the air conditioning or refrigeration equipment.
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A means of disconnect is required, but it does not need to be fused unless the unit calls for fuse protection.