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11-11-07, 05:39 PM
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Posted By Speedy Petey

That's been making the rounds of the contractor...

That's been making the rounds of the contractor boards for a while now.
It gets better every time I watch it!
I'd love to see that in HD on the big screen!
11-11-07, 05:36 PM
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Posted By Speedy Petey

No prob! :thumbup:

No prob! :thumbup:
11-11-07, 03:21 PM
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Posted By Speedy Petey

At the main panel, the ground and neutral feeding...

At the main panel, the ground and neutral feeding the sub-panel would be connected to the same bar.
- In the sub-panel the ground and neutral would terminate each on their own bar.
- The neutral...
11-11-07, 08:20 AM
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Posted By Speedy Petey

If that's the main panel you are fine as we said....

If that's the main panel you are fine as we said.
If a sub-panel is next to it that would need a 4-wire feeder and the grounds and neutrals kept separate.
11-11-07, 08:17 AM
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Posted By Speedy Petey

True.....IF your area adopts the '08 NEC. ...

True.....IF your area adopts the '08 NEC.

NY State will not likely adopt a version of it until 2015!
It's 2007 and we're working off 1999.
11-11-07, 07:17 AM
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Posted By Speedy Petey

I not sure about Canada but there are exceptions...

I not sure about Canada but there are exceptions here. They will be removed in the 2008 NEC but that is irrelevant right now.
This is why I asked if it was a detached structure. There are instances...
11-10-07, 08:27 PM
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Posted By Speedy Petey

I'm not sure what the age of the box has to do...

I'm not sure what the age of the box has to do with it. :confused:

Is this the "main" panel?
Is there a main disconnect before this panel?
Is the sub-panel in question in a detached structure?...
11-10-07, 08:23 PM
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Posted By Speedy Petey

No, you have two 240v circuits. If you live...

No, you have two 240v circuits.

If you live in North America there is a 99.999% chance you have a nominal 120/240v service. MANY areas are even above that. I am just under 125/250v at my house. ...
11-08-07, 04:05 AM
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Views: 1,171
Posted By Speedy Petey

I won't speak for IB but I'll reply. The only...

I won't speak for IB but I'll reply.
The only wire sizes he quoted were for a 200A service.
For a 100A service you can use #4cu or #2al.
11-07-07, 06:40 PM
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Views: 1,171
Posted By Speedy Petey

HUH??? A contractor would be crazy to mark up...

HUH???
A contractor would be crazy to mark up larger items that much.
On anything over $2-$3 I mark up around 15% or so. This is to cover the cost of going to get it, pay for it, store it, deliver...
11-05-07, 05:14 PM
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Views: 12,759
Posted By Speedy Petey

Madman, the I also humbly apologize for...

Madman, the I also humbly apologize for misreading your post. :o


Yes, do follow what the mfg recommends. If they say use a 50 then you can't go wrong doing so.
11-04-07, 04:07 PM
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Views: 12,759
Posted By Speedy Petey

Sorry buddy if you see me as a "smarty-pants...

Sorry buddy if you see me as a "smarty-pants know-it-all", but I DO know what I am talking about when it comes to my profession.

I guess it would be like me going to an accountant message board...
11-04-07, 10:14 AM
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Views: 1,189
Posted By Speedy Petey

1) This is a POCO Issue and not an NEC issue. You...

1) This is a POCO Issue and not an NEC issue. You will need to ask them.

2) GET THE AREA SURVEYED! Do NOT dig around any conductors without having the area mapped out. This is a free service and...
11-04-07, 09:16 AM
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Views: 6,657
Posted By Speedy Petey

Or just ask the inspector if he wants a second...

Or just ask the inspector if he wants a second rod.
In almost 20 years I have never been, nor have I ever heard of anyone being, asked to prove the 25 ohms. For what little ground rods actually do...
10-31-07, 09:49 AM
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Views: 768
Posted By Speedy Petey

Yup. This is a very common practice.

Yup. This is a very common practice.
10-30-07, 06:25 PM
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Posted By Speedy Petey

Regular (newer) NM cable is rated for 90 deg C,...

Regular (newer) NM cable is rated for 90 deg C, or 194 deg F. That's all you need.
10-29-07, 02:19 PM
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Posted By Speedy Petey

Not so at all. This is done all the time in the...

Not so at all. This is done all the time in the trade with NO ill effects.
10-28-07, 04:06 PM
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Views: 16,489
Posted By Speedy Petey

Use a heat gun, available at any Ace Hardware for...

Use a heat gun, available at any Ace Hardware for about $20. Be VERY careful not to burn the conduit. Go very slow and keep the gun moving. You can do it with the conduit right in place.

I have an...
10-27-07, 12:34 PM
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Views: 1,051
Posted By Speedy Petey

Other than labeling the panel you should NOT...

Other than labeling the panel you should NOT touch ANYTHING electrical in this apartment. 99.99% of the time it is highly illegal, and is not worth the liability on your shoulders.

The age of...
10-27-07, 08:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,483
Posted By Speedy Petey

Sometimes breakers trip but don't move. Check...

Sometimes breakers trip but don't move. Check them all. But that is likely not the problem.

I'd check the receptacles on the circuit for bad backstab connections. This can be in a working or...
10-27-07, 06:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,118
Posted By Speedy Petey

I would just do the neutrals and grounds. I...

I would just do the neutrals and grounds.

I personally NEVER install breakers (at least wired up) without ALL the devices and fixtures installed on a circuit.

The only exceptions to this are...
10-27-07, 06:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,400
Posted By Speedy Petey

The age of the home has NOTHING to do with it....

The age of the home has NOTHING to do with it. ANY new dryer or range circuits MUST be 4-wire . NO exception. This has been a code requirement for quite some time now, so it is HIGHLY doubtful that...
10-26-07, 09:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,759
Posted By Speedy Petey

Madman, first off I have NO idea what you are...

Madman, first off I have NO idea what you are talking about. No one shut this thread down...yet. I don't even have to power to.

My comments were directed at the fact that you do NOT own this...
10-24-07, 02:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,759
Posted By Speedy Petey

I saw this thread this morning and had a bad...

I saw this thread this morning and had a bad feeling due to the very general nature of the questions so I did not reply. Now I know why I had this feeling.

This is a RENTAL.
DO NOT TOUCH the...
10-23-07, 03:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,595
Posted By Speedy Petey

1) No, and no, no such receptacle exists. If it...

1) No, and no, no such receptacle exists. If it were required/desired you would have to use a GFI breaker, but it is not required.
You should however use an "in-use" cover on the box.

2) No.
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