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Re: Does anyone know about this device?
Posted by sparkyinak:
I subscribed to their newsletter and keep reading good things about it. The basic principle seems sound. There's an article in June issue of Popular science. If it is snake oil, they sure are selling it
Re: Who has the biggest collection of antique NECs?
Posted by harold endean:
Nick,

Just another thought, the 1933 NEC was only 304 pages long.
There were articels and sections in the book. Article 1 was definitions.

If anyone is interested, I will go through the book and list the articles and sections.

The 1962 book looks more like the modern code book that we are (...)
Re: Unlicensed well installations
Posted by harold endean:
Around here (North Jersey) we usually allow the well driller to make any/all connections from the pressure switch all the way out to the bottom of the well. Anything before the pressure switch (Or a disconnect for well) is up to the EC on the job.
Re: Has the POCO installed your new Smart Meter yet?
Posted by harold endean:
Many do those things look flimsy or what? Even if by accident, if someone just hit that a wee bit hard, it looks like it will break into pieces.
Re: Comments for debate....
Posted by harold endean:
Sorry, I am late as usual. We have been very busy around here. As John said, I am not a code Nazi either. Quite frankly, if a homeowner doesn't get an inspection, do I really care? That being said, I am in an office where I am suppose to care and enforce the laws of my state. I too would (...)
Re: 3 phase feeder with only (1) 120 volt circuit
Posted by gfretwell:
If you serve that outlet from another phase, you are still OK with a #14 if it is a 15a circuit. (the way I read it)

I agree as a design issue, running a bigger neutral is probably a good idea.
Re: spray foam insulation on old wire
Posted by HotLine1:
Reno:

FMI (for my info) does that NEMA paper reference 'old' Romex. Woven cloth outer sheath, silver color, emits black dust if/when you touch it.
Re: Commercial panelboard w/ VERY unsafe access
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Originally Posted By: wa2ise
Some years ago someone posted a picture of a panelboard that was located in the shower of a bathroom...
An Oldie but Goodie....

Re: Underground Risers
Posted by gfretwell:
I used to see a lot of RNC sweeps on these risers because pulling wires around those corners can actually cut into PVC.
Around the water, they can still rust out so it is going to be a compromise around here.

 

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