GFCI?
Since this is a kitchen, the outlets may be (and should be) GFCI protected. Check to see if there is a GFCI outlet with the reset button popped ou...
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Jarrod
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over 7 years by Jarrod
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HPS ingitor
Yes, these lights have both a ballast and an ignitor (or starter). And this sounds to me like a bad ignitor. If you open up the fixture, the igni...
over 7 years by Jarrod
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SubPanel location
The Code does not require that a sub-panel be located next to the main panel. You can locate it in your bedroom. Do not put it in a bathroom or a...
almost 8 years by Jarrod
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Main Breaker Size
The 50 amp 2-pole breaker in your main panel does not provide 100 amps (50 * 2). The two poles are connected to the two phases of your electrical ...
almost 8 years by Jarrod
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GFCI vs. GFPE?
I suspect that Ell may be trying to recommend using a 30 milliamp GFPE (Ground-Fault Protection for Equipment) device instead of a 5 milliamp GFCI ...
about 8 years by Jarrod
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No...
Dave, {{Standard disclaimer that local Codes and laws vary, and should be verified prior to starting any work}} The ground wire in your sheat...
about 8 years by Jarrod
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Designer of Engineering Systems?
Tim, I'm curious about the Designer of Engineering Systems registration in Wisconsin. I read a little on your state's website, but I'm still cu...
about 8 years by Jarrod
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And who are you?
As my profile shows, I am an Electrical Engineer licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Kansas. I primarily design commercial, indust...
about 8 years by Jarrod
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Basement wiring
Roger, The guidelines I listed before are just that. Guidelines. As with every post to this BBS, local codes and rules may supercede the natio...
about 8 years by Jarrod
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Basement Wiring
Either wire size is acceptable, but the wire size must match the breaker size. If you use 20 amp breakers, you must use #12 wire. If you use 15 a...
about 8 years by Jarrod
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Sounds like a good plan
jg, My apologies on the way this whole thread got out of hand and away from your original questions. As you can tell, there are many different ...
about 8 years by Jarrod
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New outlet in Laundry Closet
If the only outlet in the closet now is a 220v outlet (presumably for a dryer), then it will probably not be easy to get a 120v outlet in there. Y...
about 8 years by Jarrod
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Ell, Pleease stop and read the Cde
#1: Refer to the NEC Paragraph 210.8(A) titled Ground-Fualt Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel:Dwelling Units. The areas requiring GFCI...
about 8 years by Jarrod
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Code clarifications
My apologies… You are correct, Ell, that the '180 volt-amp per receptacle outlet' rule does not apply to Dwelling Occupancies. However, yo...
about 8 years by Jarrod
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Maximum number of receptacles on a 20 amp citcuit
There IS in fact a limit to the number of receptacles that can be connected to a 20 amp circuit. The National Electrical Code states that each dev...
about 8 years by Jarrod
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