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You still have a support issue IMO.
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I agree with the support problem [314.23(F)]. But because it's easy to cast stones without offering solutions, in the future what about doing something like driving a piece of strut into the earth directly behind the box and bolting to that? Otherwise, what you've done is a vast improvement over what was there initially.
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If this pump is running 24/7 (I'm assuming a permenant installation) wouldn't a cable gland with the flex entering into an isolating switch be a better solutoin than a plug & socket?
(Here you'd get away with no RCD/GCGI so a cost saving would also be realised)
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I don't really understand an installation with a Class I, Division 1 fitting and a GFCI connected to each other. Don
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I don't really understand an installation with a Class I, Division 1 fitting and a GFCI connected to each other. Don I see that all the time, well not the GFCI but C1D1 fittings where it makes little sense. I even do it sometimes as thats what I carry on my truck
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If this pump is running 24/7 (I'm assuming a permenant installation) wouldn't a cable gland with the flex entering into an isolating switch be a better solution than a plug & socket? The NEC is pretty restrictive about using cables or cords without plugs. In this case another option might be to use a flexible conduit but then a disconnecting switch would likely be required.
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If this pump is running 24/7 (I'm assuming a permenant installation) wouldn't a cable gland with the flex entering into an isolating switch be a better solution than a plug & socket? The NEC is pretty restrictive about using cables or cords without plugs. In this case another option might be to use a flexible conduit but then a disconnecting switch would likely be required. Bob, To a degree, I think that that was what Darren (32VAC) was talking about, as long as the isolator/disconnect can be locked open (OFF), I can't really see what the issue is. Personally, I hate the idea of plugs and sockets being used outdoors, no matter how well they are "weather-protected" or even if they have GFCI protection on them, after all, how often are these devices tested?. Just my $0.02 worth.
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Mike, for the most part the NEC does not allow 'hard wiring' rubber cords. If we choose to use rubber cord in most instances a plug and receptacle is required.
Bob Badger Construction & Maintenance Electrician Massachusetts
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