Might as well just put everything on a GFCI/AFCI breaker and install all TR receptacles at this point. I think GFCI on a sump pump is an awful idea. Nuisance tripping can cost the home owner big time. Nice video, thank you.

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I know electricians that will just install dual function breakers for everything except dedicated circuits.

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you watching!!

@johndavies2949

5 ай бұрын

You can get a gfci receptacle with an audible alarm if it trips. Problem is someone has to hear it. Not much good if your away for a few days.

Better put those sump pumps on an alarm-type GFCI...🔊 Same with freezers, especially in a garage.

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

Ok, I appreciate your comment.

At this point, I feel like it'd be easier for NEC to list receptacle locations that DONT require GFCI. lol

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

A lot of electricians I know will do combination GFCI & AFCI for everything except dedicated circuits.

@wyattredding5529

3 ай бұрын

And as soon as the inspector is gone the high-dollar AFCI / GFCI breakers come out of the panel and conventional ones are placed inside....especially the one servicing the refrigerator.

just found your channel , enjoying them thanks for the information .

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback...thanks for watching!!

Excellent videos Especially for new and old home owners.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you saying that...thanks for watching!!

These videos are awesome! Thanks so much Renaldo for doing them. I love that they are short and direct. Gold nuggets!

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

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By chance, I've retrofitted most of the 2020 code changes to my house, without even being aware of each specific change. For example, I had installed some receptacles in the attic to serve an OTA TV antenna and it's amplifier, but one of them also happens to meet the service outlet requirement for the HVAC air handler. It's also a GFCI-protected outlet because I had upgraded each breaker to combo AFCI/GFCI breaker, and the attic outlets are fed from the bedroom below. I've also installed a surge breaker right below the main disconnect in the panel.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

Nice... good to hear.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback.. thanks for watching!!

I keep learning from you Sr. Very important information.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback!!

This was a fun video to watch. Well done.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback... thanks for watching!!

Another excellent video, thanks.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback. .more to come.

Good video! Sparky here and it’s hard to believe a fellow electrician would make that many errors. I seriously doubt that was a professional install. The panel working area was almost comical. I don’t know of any electricians that would make that many goofs and usually when we do, it’s over a technicality like some hardass inspector telling me I can only have 3 #14s in a hole instead of four. Haha...just giving you a hard time! Great video buddy and they are getting better.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I deal with uninformed electricians all the time.. thank for watching!!

@ryanjourneymanwireman4937

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Near the tub..... Not an electrician

@kwarrior1985

Жыл бұрын

Not only that but the drywall openings for one of the outlets is bigger than the cover for the outlet lbvs. Also the pipe work is poorly done. The only thing positive I can say unfortunately is at least they tried and took Initiative too. I'm sure they learned a lot while doing this house. Its a big house but a lot of corners were cut and unfortunately made poorly.

Thank you , very informative video based on the 2020 code .

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback...thanks for watching!!!!

great practical video with examples

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

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Great video. I would like to add that in the electrical panel some of the breakers were not listed for use in that panel which is a violation.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

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@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

question, why did you stop posting videos on your channel?

Really good content. Thanks. Incredible that after all this time, professional electricians still fail to install GFCIs. And an outlet AT THE TUB LIP? Unbelievable. Must have been an owner request. [Or not.]

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

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@audiobrad99

2 жыл бұрын

Not only that, sparky adding blocking to the stud to bring it even closer to the tub--which makes me wonder if they have something specifically in mind for that outlet?

@csbarbourv

Жыл бұрын

@@audiobrad99 like murder?

Looking for Conduit fittings and I found you, Marvelous!....New subscriber!!

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback..welcome aboard.

Really really thanks a lot. Your information is very important for me

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

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So much changes. So much different ways at different places. Way back when, I visited a paper mill in Wales. The whole production hall was deemed moist or high humidity area, or possibly prone for paper dust fires. It had to have all outlets, and I don't even know how much of other installations at safe voltage level. That meant preferably 24 V and not more than 50 V. I was surprised to witness a 48 V vacuum cleaner used for cleaning a dusty area. I have never seen such vacuum cleaners anywhere else. Nor any such large area provided with low voltage power outlets.

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

Ok, I appreciate your comments...thanks for watching!!

Great videos man! Thank you. Subscribed

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback. Thanks for watching!!

Thank you. I find your videos very informative and I'm surprised you don't have more subscribers. Keep up the good work.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that..more to come.

You are the man, helping keep me up to date- preciate you, and go dawgs lol

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback. Thanks for watching!!

Thank you Sir. Big Respect

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback!!

Great job!

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

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great job!!!even some master electrician make this mistakes,we need to learn the code and work acccording to ruler!!!CASANOVA ,EC MIAMI

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

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Good video thanks for the tips.

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you watching!!

really love these vireos

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you watching.

As a master electrician and Electrical contractor governed under CEC its good to see interpretation with NEC code rules in the video for reference. Am not familiar with your city inspection process, but suprised those violations got past a city inspector and had to be caught by clients home inspector. Excellent presentation. Subbed looking forward to more great content.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you saying that, stay tuned...more to come.

@KrazyKajun602

Жыл бұрын

Do you know if nec 2020 requires at least 1 telephone line in new contruction residential?

@DumbCarGuy

Жыл бұрын

@@KrazyKajun602 does not

Great job 👏

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback.. thanks for watching!!

GREAT VIDEO THANK YOU

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!...thanks for watching.

Cheaper to install two sub-panels, one controlled by a 60 amp GFCI main disconnect breaker for all the receptacles in the wet areas, and the other panel controlled by a 60 amp AFCI main disconnect breaker, just for the bedrooms. But good luck trying to run your corded power tools or a vacuum cleaner off an AFCI protected breaker in those bedrooms. The second you pull the trigger it will trip due to the small arcing in the power tool, drill or vacuum motor.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

AFCI breakers have been installed in habitable rooms since 2014 here in the Southeast with no problems at all.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comment.

Very Nice explanation thanks...😎👍

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

i appreciate your comment...thanks for watching!!!

Great video

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!!!... thanks for watching!!

Ive been wonderin about the nec and changes lately its not much but what needed to be 30 years ago.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

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You missed one. Your garage door oulet can not be with your garage outlet because it’s over 5ft. You may have missed a violation right there. Love this 5 year residential electrician so it’s good to see this side

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

Lol..I can't catch everything...I appreciate your feedback!!

@mannyg1654

2 жыл бұрын

Very true haha I love these videos keep them coming. Keeps me reminded of what I should not be doing

This was excellent! Subbed! The only thing I was confused about was who installed the outlet so close in the bathroom next to the shower? I don't think there was ever a time in the history of code that was ever allowed

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback, and thanks for watching

@9:16 You can go to a next size up, if there is no UL listed breaker of that size for the panelboard the A/C unit is fed from. I run into this all the time, Square D in the HOM line doesn't have 25 amp breakers, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 100 that's all folks. In fact, 25 amp is very rare. The purpose of the breaker is to protect the branch circuit conductors, never to protect the equipment. IF the AHJ gave me a problem with installing an A/C unit like this, and cited the code for "following manufacturer directions" there's an easy workaround. Just keep the 30 amp circuit breaker, run #10 wire to the disconnect, then use a fusible disconnect instead of a non-fused, and install 2 25 amp fuses in the disconnect. Safe, legal, and minimal extra cost. Fuses comply with manufacturer UL label, breaker protects the branch circuit. We have to do this all the time with gas furnaces, code won't allow us to use a 15 amp breaker on a dedicated furnace outlet, so we use a fused disconnect with a screw in 15 amp fuse. Been that way since the 1960's.

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your knowledgeable insight.

Great job

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback...thanks for watching!!

You made it sounds like light fixtures are not allowed above the tub at all when in fact that is specific to hanging lights such as chandeliers. Flush mount lights such as bathroom vent lights are still allowed.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't mean to imply that you couldn't have a flush mounted fixture...sorry for the confusion.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you watching.

Awesome update, thank you! Can a 15A GFCI Receptacle be used to protect a 20A circuit of receptacles, or does the GFCI receptacle protecting that circuit also have to be 20A?

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!!...I appreciate your feedback.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

You can use a 15a receptacle on a 20a circuit. You cannot use a 20a receptacle on a 15a circuit.

@myronsmith2114

2 жыл бұрын

@@PPG1967 Correct and this only for residential dwellings. Commercial is a different story

Where I live breaker is 125% of FLA to address inrush amps which in this case is a 30 amp breaker

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

Ok, I appreciate your comment.

Where I live if the local city or county municipalities do not see fit to enforce a certain section of the NEC the local electricians do whatever they want with impunity.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

That's unfortunate...I appreciate your comment.

Very important stuff 👍

@teegee6009

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@teegee6009

2 жыл бұрын

@@PPG1967 thank u for these updates appreciate it

Hello very informative video, i just have a question, if you can’t install a light 8’ feet above a tub , what can you install for light? A recess ligth? Or you can’t do that ether?

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

So, you can do a flush mount type, recessed type, or you can use a fixture in that zone, but it must rated for wet locations

@baltazarromero9772

Жыл бұрын

@@PPG1967 thank you

Hi PPG, great video! Was looking to purchase a home where the seller hired a electrical contractor to do a complete electrical re-wiring of the house. Found out during home inspection that some outlets were wired incorrectly, some had no power. Asked for electrical permit for his major renovation and found out he never got one because the county rules did not require one. Are there any other options to check if they did it correctly? The owner put up new drywall and insulation so not sure if you can check the wiring behind the drywall without taking it down... Thanks.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

no permit required?...how's that possible?. What codes books have your state adopted?. Remember, "Code is Law". Your state has to follow whatever code books have been adopted..."It's the Law !!!!!!!

@tonylieu2640

2 жыл бұрын

@@PPG1967 so i did more research and made a few phone calls to city hall. found out that the address is in Harris County, TX - Harris County covers most of Houston, TX and they do not require any electrical permits to be pulled for any major renovation work such as a re-wiring of the house. i was a bit shocked to hear that but thats what they told me.

@InfoOnly2U

2 жыл бұрын

Check near electrical panel fresh wire is usually clean. If you're scared of electricity shutoff breakers open a few outlets and Check joints.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

You can also find the manufacturer's date on all new wiring.

Question... about the dedicated cloths dryer circuit... for non-electric dryers (gas, 120V), can one 20A circuit and duplex receptacle service both the dryer and washer? The dedicated 220V makes total sense for an electric dryer.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

You know that might work, check with your local building department to be sure.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

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Very good video! I am building a 3 car detached garage. What outlets would need to be GFI and or AFCI? The garage will have its own meter and service panel. Thanks!

@PPG1967

10 ай бұрын

All exterior outlets must be GFCI.... that includes the garage.

@PPG1967

10 ай бұрын

I appreciate you watching!!

@MikesGarageRoute66

10 ай бұрын

@@PPG1967 Thank you very much

In the video for the violation on the AC unit 30 amp breaker, (great catch). Those were Siemens breakers in a Square D panel, that is another violation. Square D only list their breakers as suitable for use in the panel. Mixing and matching breaker brands is a violation of a listed product. The bathroom receptacle in the vertical tub space, (great catch) you make it sound like it just needs to be removed, when in fact 210.52D states there shall be min of one receptacle within 3ft of "each" sink basin. So the receptacle either goes in between the sinks, (if that is more than the required 3ft from the tub and then there is the customers who don't like the receptacle in the mirror?) OR the electrician uses the 210.52D Exception with the required zone not available is allowed to put the receptacle(s) opposite the bathtub rim on the farthest wall within the room. This happens a lot in small baths, I red tag for only have one receptacle for two vanities. The panel catch in the closet and not having the required 110.26A2 working space of 36" front clearance and 30" width clearance is always a battle. Keep up the great inspections.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback... thanks for watching!!

Could you used recessed water proofed LEDs in a shower? Say you built a big bathroom and need light to see in the shower that bathroom is going be dull with 8ft ceiling 3 feet out rule.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

You should be fine with recessed damp proof lighting. Check with your local building department to be sure.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

Thank you 🙏

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Love this

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching!!

Very informative. Must the outlet be a GFCI or it can otherwise be a Circut GFCI breaker as for the electrical stove? I am going through some house wiring and reading through the book. I came across the video and helped me a lot on this part.

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback...thanks for watching!!

@augustmustoe1633

Жыл бұрын

If it’s an electric range you’ll need a GFCI breaker. They don’t make 240v GFCI outlets

@jonsworld5307

Жыл бұрын

@@augustmustoe1633 cause they know its only going to last long enough to pass inspection then going in trash easier to swap gfci braker for normal one them a plug in some these new rules are just about money 220 gfci yea that kick every 3 secs

@jimzimmerman5288

Жыл бұрын

Do they make a 220 GFCI breaker??

@rpvitiello

Жыл бұрын

@@jonsworld5307 if a gfci is tripping, then something is probably wrong. A lot of electrical work was not done well for years, but it was good enough to not trip a standard breaker. Now the second anything isn’t right, the GFCI / AFCI trip. The device you have may very well have an internal ground fault or arc. It still “works,” but it wasn’t made very well.

PPG you may want to mention that the HVAC breaker being oversized at 30 amps. There could be an issue per NEC 2020 Article 210.8 (F) it states all outlets. This can be taken as not being a receptacle but hardwired which the HVAC compressor is hardwired. If your state does not amend 210.8 (F) it should be GFCI breaker in the panel Your video shows a standard breaker. Just FYI

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

So, the state of Georgia amended the GFCI requirements for the a/c condenser, the clothes dryer, and the electric range.

Thank you

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

It is pretty much GFCI's everywhere ,kitchen and laundry combo AFCI/GFCI ,bedrooms AFCI"s. All 240V outlets on GFCI breakers.

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

I know electricians that will do combination breakers for everything except dedicated appliances.

New sub here. What part of the country are you in? Is the code change for NEC 2020 the same everywhere in the states or just certain states/counties/cities?

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

So, any state, city, or jurisdiction that has adopted the 2020 NEC.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I'm in Georgia.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching !!!

You are a thorough inspector and I appreciate that. One quick question, towards the end of the video when you said that outlet on the bathroom vanity countertop wasn't on GFCI. My question is how come only 1 outlet with a 2 bowl vanity? I've always put 2 GFCI outlets or Load protected per bowl. Was that a change to only have 1 outlet with a 2 bowl sink? Thanks

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

There should be a outlet on each side of a dual vanity setup..I appreciate you watching

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comments and thanks for watching.

@neils5819

Жыл бұрын

No problem. I've been an Electrician for 28 years. My first 4 years were in All Residential. I joined the Electrical Union up here in New Jersey when I was 22. I'm getting ready to turn 47 and am getting ready to hang the tools up in less than 10 years and am in the process of signing up for the first of 2 classes required before taking the Inspectors exam in my state. Thanks for the content and continued success.

@pfe2014

Жыл бұрын

Code DOES NOT require TWO receptacles, it ONLY says it must be within 3ft from inside edge of bowl, therefore ONE in the middle will comply with the code, as long as it is within 3ft from both sink.

I believe they are delaying (2023?)enforcement of the AC condenser breaker being GFCI, due to equipment compatibility issues.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the state of Georgia amended that particular code. We were getting to many complaints from builders and homeowners.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comment...thanks for watching!!

Something I have noticed with AFCI breaker types is that if the house uses a backup generator, they trip when a transfer happens. Is there a way to stop this from happening? I thought maybe using phase monitoring would help but they still seem to trip during a transfer. Hmmm NEC has limited information on backup generators. I think it was like three pages. lol

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

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@jonsworld5307

Жыл бұрын

yea remove them go back to normal brakers or give over 100 bucks a braker for high quality ones that still trip half time

Good video . Only issue I see is on ac condenser . When you talked about the nameplate showing you minimum and maximum circuit breaker size you were a little misleading . Yes the nameplate states maximum breaker size but the minimum number you referred to is the minimum circuit ampacity meaning the wire size of circuit and not the minimum breaker size meaning you could run a 15 Amp circuit (#14 wire size ) and put a maximum of a 25 Amp breaker with it . While this is not allowed on most circuits it is on those with compressors and motors because they have internal overload protection built in. They allow this so you can install a breaker large enough to allow the compressor to start without tripping but would trip on a short circuit while the internal overloads would keep the compressor from overloading the wire size .

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

So, what if the minimum amp is 14 and the maximum amp is 25 what amp breaker do you install for that condenser?...and if the breaker is 30 amps, what do you do?

@jessesmith1681

2 жыл бұрын

@@PPG1967 i always use the maximum breaker size listed on unit because of start up amps so in this case a 25 amp and if it had a 30 amp it will not pass inspection as that is above the maximum amp listed . NEC says to use the nameplate ratings from manufacturer when determining wire size and breaker size for hvac equipment so in this case you could use #14 wire size and a 25 amp breaker because #14 wire is good for 15 amps so thats above the minimum ckt ampacity listed ( says minimum ckt ampacity of 14.2 in this case ) and 25 amp breaker is maximum breaker size listed on nameplate . I usully dont use #14 wire on a unit like this as i usually run a #12 wire just because the minimum ampacity is right at the limit for #14 wire but you can use it per code and if it was a short run from breaker to condenser i would have no problem doing so . If you look up Mike Holts video on youtube that goes over the requirements for hvac equipment it will explain this as well . As i said before the minimum ckt ampacity has nothing to do with breaker size as it simply means what the minimum wire size must be . And the maximum breaker size is just that . Its the maximum breaker size you can use for that unit . You could put a 20 amp breaker in and probably would hold but 25 is maximum you can use and a 15 probably would trip on start up due to higher amp draw on start up

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

So, if the label says maximum amp is 25, and there's a 30 amp for that condenser at the electrical panel, you swap it out for a 25 amp?

@wgshocker8515

2 жыл бұрын

@@PPG1967 The max fuse or breaker size on equipment is from last over current device not just panel. Ex. 30 amp breaker in panel #10 wire to fusible disconnect at unit 25 amp fuses in disconnect.

@jessesmith1681

2 жыл бұрын

@@PPG1967 yes it needs to be swapped out as maximum breaker size is listed as 25 amp so if 30 amp is installed it does not meet code

i may be wrong here , but light fixtures above a tub must be wet or damp rated . pendant lights and fans not permitted by the 3x8 foot rule

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

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@noahastolfo9747

8 ай бұрын

And only of the recessed type

In reference to the breaker at 30 amps for the ac equipment I believe it is allowed due to no 25 Amp breakers. Otherwise good work sir.

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

Huh??..sir, they sell 25amp breakers everywhere. Lowe's, Home Depot, online... I'm confused!!

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you watching!!

Every 3 years the national electric code releases changes. How soon after these changes are released do you start to enforce them? In Ohio we are always one code cycle behind so basically three years we have to prepare for the implementation of the new changes.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

Down here in Georgia we adopt new codes every six years. Presently we use the 2018 International Codes and 2020 NEC.

If I want to install a kitchen island and run the pipe through the concrete slab. How would the wiring be set up?

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I would consult a competent electrician in your area...thanks for watching!!

@8:28 Good catch on that panel with no working space. That's one of my big pet peeves. Also, what's up with that big metal staple over the SER cable feeder? 334.30

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

The service cable coming off of the electrical panel??

Just curious on the first one for the svc outlet in attic... You did not say whether or not it was on a GFCI breaker? Wouldn't that make it meet code?

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

So, the 2020 NEC states that all service outlets in the attic and crawl space must be a GFCI outlet or GFCI breaker.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

Passed my 2021 E1 electrical exam today. Thank you for your videos sir. Next is building exam, any vids or websites for this?

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

That's great!!!

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

Send me your email address...I can send you a list of info to study.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

You using the International Residential Code??

Thank you.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback.

Love the video but I think you’re incorrect on the condensing unit. AC units have there own internal overload protection so you are allowed to size your wire according to nameplate MCA. You size your breaker or fuses according to Max fuse or circuit breaker on nameplate. If there is no standard size for that number code allows you to go next size up. In this case 25A Max is a 30A breaker. Wire minimum is 14.2A so you could actually use #14.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

So, if the maximum amp on nameplate is 25a, then that should reflect on the panel...that's what a stated in the video.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you watching!!

@alejandromendez4990

2 жыл бұрын

What is the code for that? I think label corresponds to what it saying which is circuit amps and max fuse, which to me means 30 amp breaker protecting the wire and then fused disconnect with a max of 25 amp.

@alejandromendez4990

2 жыл бұрын

Video is informative, thanks

@MrStatic101

Жыл бұрын

@@PPG1967with all due respect sir I would disagree and ask that you go over 440.22 again. If you look at that panel on the unit it says “25A max fuse” not “25A max breaker” now you are correct that can be a 25 amp breaker in the panel but if you don’t have a 25A breaker or don’t want to use a 25 then you use a 30 amp breaker in the panel, 10 wire from breaker to disconnect, 25 amp fuses in the disconnect and from the point of the fuse to the condenser you could use a minimum of 14 gauge wire to the unit. No fuses outside and a 25 amp breaker in the panel then the wire can be 14 gauge to the panel. That’s the code. The 25 amp fuse rating in this application is the 175% rating mentioned in 440.22 but it could go to 225% if 175% won’t hold it. Code allows for that. I would never have a conversation with you trying to claim the 225% to have that 30 amp breaker and no fuses because that is primarily for service work on a aging unit. Even though code allows for this we won’t upsize a breaker on a old unit so it won’t trip we have a hard start kit put on the unit and recommend replacement. Great video I love watching your stuff. 9:06

Was not aware of the GFCI outlets on stoves, dryers .

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

2020 NEC change...we amended that particular code down here in Georgia.

It's getting tougher whether to add a receptacle or at the panel.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

Well, you got to figure out which one is more cost effective.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

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They may have used a GFCI breaker without changing the receptacle

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure I know what you are referring too.

For a kitchen or bathroom outlet, can i use a standard outlet if the breaker is a gfci breaker or does the actual outlet have to be a gfci outlet?

@PPG1967

10 ай бұрын

GFCI breaker is ok for the bathroom. The kitchen breakers must be a combination AFCI and GFCI.

Is the bathroom outlet that wasn't on a GFCI circuit also suppose to be a 20amp circuit? Looks like a 15 amp receptacle. Thanks.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

NEC allows 15a receptacles on 20a circuit only if they are duplex receptacles.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

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so do the outlets need to be GFCI or can you have a GFCI breaker ??

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

It's your choice... thanks for watching!!

I think it would be easier just to make all receptacles a GFCI.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of electricians do that. Combination AFCI and GFCI breakers for everything except for dedicated circuits.

@pfcrow

2 жыл бұрын

GFCI receptacles are over $10, while standard receptacles are about $1. But I expect eventually they'll just require AFCI and GFCI at the breaker on everything for new construction. It adds cost, but over the cost of the entire home, it shouldn't be a big deal.

@ryanjourneymanwireman4937

2 жыл бұрын

Right

@daby8399

2 жыл бұрын

Well you cannot do that, the problem is appliances. That is the problem I am having right now because in my kitchen in my apartment they only have three gfci they do not have any dedicated circuits/outlets. I literally thought something was wrong with my microwave I just moved in here so I went and bought another one coming to find out there is nothing wrong with my microwave you're not supposed to be using the microwave and a GFCI so that is the reason that making all reciprocals A GFCI is not a good idea. Plug your microwave in and see if it works it probably will for a few days that is about it

@daby8399

2 жыл бұрын

@@PPG1967 I'm trying to find the law for Wisconsin regarding my issue that I'm having that I just put in the comments. I can't use any appliances. The first week I was here I saw the stove light flicker where the fan is and it just went out I assumed it was the light bulb but it's not. Here it is the following week my microwave is going in and out the power is going in and out and everything thought it was my microwave bought a new one come to find out my microwave is fine so I can take the new one back. I made sure of it so I plugged my microwave into a dedicated outlet in the living room and sure enough it works. My little night light that I had in the kitchen because the stove light blew out that's flickering so I unplugged it so I now have nothing plugged in in that wall. They don't have any dedicated outlets at all in the kitchen are they supposed to have something like this in Wisconsin. The place was built in 1972 I'm not sure if it falls under grandfathered but I think when it comes to safety the grandfathered law does not apply.

What is the NEC code for garage receptacle in california? 15 amp or 20 amp?

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

So, has the state of California adopted the 2020 NEC ??

Hey, I want to have my 200 amp breaker box 30’ inside the house away from meter entry. I have 6’ space all around my breaker box, are there any distance requirements for meter entry to breaker box locations?

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you need to check with your local or city building department or a competent electrician.

Are these NEC Code Rules set nationally, at the state or provincial level, or even at the municipal level? Do they very from country to country? Veey informative channel. Just subscribed.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

If your state or local jurisdiction has adopted the 2020 NEC, then this video is applicable.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being a subscriber.

@rpvitiello

Жыл бұрын

The NEC creates the “model” code, then states choose when to adopt it, and often make tweaks to it specific to that region.

Your 210.8 ac must be on gfci has changed. you should update that. no longer required because the start up on ac condensers will nuisance trip the gfi.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not aware of any changes in the NEC. A lot of cities and jurisdictions have amended certain sections of the NEC, but I'm not aware of any changes...can you provide documentation??

what if that light over the tub is low voltage 24 vac/dc

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

You can have a fixture over the bathtub if it's rated for wet locations.

Does the NEC code change apply to sub panels? Should I install a surge device on a sub panel?

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

No, just the main electrical panel.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching!!!

Using receptacle and outlet interchangeably will only end up confusing someone. Is the condenser fused at the disconnect?

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

Fuses at the disconnect are very rare sir...where are you located??

@CharlesBuell

Жыл бұрын

@@PPG1967 Seattle. It is about 50/50 as to whether there is a fuse or breaker at the disconnect. Often the breaker in the panel is larger than what the unit calls for but as long as the disconnect is fused properly it is fine. Sometimes the disconnect is oversized and the panel breaker is then fine. You have to know both here.

I see a lot of people add a recessed light over a tub or a shower stall and it looks like it’s less than 8 feet from the edge of the tub or the shower stall is that a violation

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

A recessed light is definitely outside that 8 foot zone.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

whats the code book say about a closet vs a mechanical room? how big is a mech room vs a closet? what makes a mech room a closet or vice versa?

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

2020 NEC 240.24 (D) "Overcurrent devices shall not be located in the vicinity of easily ignitable material, such as in clothes closets." If you have clothes stored there, it's considered a clothes closet and a electrical panel can't be there.

@jasonway407

2 жыл бұрын

@@PPG1967 thanks for reply, I guess I was asking if the builder had that as a mech room or was planning on having a closet rod in there.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

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@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

Either way the required working space wasn't there.

Started in 87 nec in trade school last one I bought I think was a 94? I keep tryin to tell people the hendershot generator does work but the nec says shall not. At least I remember no tank circuits or capacitive inductive type power supplys. Tesla dont even know the damn thing could be improved and screw batterys

@hadleymanmusic

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if the nec still says its a no no.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate all of your comments.. thanks for watching!!

In the kitchen I thought only the outlets within six feet of the sink had to be GFI protected

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

So, a lot of changes went into effect for 2020 NEC edition...they expanded the GFCI requirements.

i guess the same applies to any remodeling in an existing home ???

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you are correct.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

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Would it be whithin code if I just installed all the breakers with GFCI protection

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

I know a lot of electricians that install all combo breakers (GFCI & AFCI) accept for dedicated circuits.

So if you can't have an outlet with in 3' of the tub, and the layout is with the toilet next to the tub, I guess you can't put in an outlet for a bidget attachment?

@PPG1967

Жыл бұрын

So, that's 3' horizontal from the edge of the bathtub and going vertical. You can rough-in a GFCI outlet below the edge of the bathtub for your bidet.

@Brian-qp1of

Жыл бұрын

@@PPG1967 Thank you for the clarification. Although if it was a low threshold shower then you’re SOL.

What's going to prevent mischievous neighborhood kids from shutting off power to entire houses with the mandated external means of disconnect?

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

Very good point!!!...I don't think they thought that one through.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@62Cristoforo

2 жыл бұрын

Addendum to NEC: All external main disconnect switches shall have installed next to them automatic tasers to deter mischievous children

@raterus

2 жыл бұрын

Or thieves, ring doorbells don't work without power!

Not all NEC code requirements have been adopted by every government inspecting agency. Some agencies have opted out of some requirements; others have more stringent requirements. I'll skip getting into the whole politics of the situation except to say that some government entities don't see it as their job to protect insurance companies completely from any claims, or litigation.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting.

Do they allow the use of GFCI outlets for protection still instead of the breaker in the panel. Too many times in retrofits or remodels we are having nuisance trip issues. There is nothing worse than constant call backs. I don't know if it is quality control of the equipment or if all of the electronics in homes now are causing feed back into the Electrical systems. It seems to have started when we brought the distribution panels up to new code standards and separated the Neutral and ground bars and circuits. I have been around this stuff for 40 years. My Dad, Cousin and Brother in law are also Electricians. I have the most experience with industrial high voltage and 3 phase power. I have noticed issues come up more in the last 10 years. 1 Thing I don't agree with is the AC condenser or HP. The code in this case is wrong. The circuit breaker size in the panel is sized to protect the wire to the unit not the unit. Almost every AC unit out there has a 30 amp or 40 amp rated contactor in it. The momentary inrush amp draw can easily be twice the rating on the tag. The compressor and the condenser fan both have internal overloads built in. All newer units have electronic protection devices built into them. Every unit installed for 60 years has run at least a # 10 wire from the panel to the disconnect on the unit. Refresh my memory, how much current a # 10 wire can handle at 240 volt. Every rough in we did was at least a # 8 copper wire and that was pretty standard with most electricians doing new homes. Now with an Electric oven that does not have the same kind of inrush load I can understand it. Whoever wrote this code had seriously missed the mark on some things and they better revise it or there will be a lot of issues in the future. Wait until they are trying to run AC units on backup power systems or Grid tied Solar and EV charging systems. Things are going to get even worse. That being said, I think you are doing a great job on these videos and the information you are sharing. Keep up the great work. I realize you don't make the codes but discourse needs to start somewhere. The people in charge of it have probably never turned a screwdriver in the real world.

@PPG1967

11 ай бұрын

I appreciate your feedback!!!... thanks for watching!!

But the stove and the dryer are 240 v or 120 ??

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

240v ....per 2020 NEC it's still required to be on a GFCI circuit.

Sounds like insurance companies are writing code now. Amazing

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

It's all about public safety.

Good video

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback.

First of all you keep saying GFCI circuit. You mean GFCI protected. You can have a 15 amp circuit and the receptacle falls within 6 feet of that sink, you would only need to double line side that particular GFCI receptacle. Electrical contractor Richmond, VA

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

ok, I appreciate your comment.

About bathtub - 3 ft and 8 ft zone - but what if the outlet is facing on the other side of that 3 ft wall?

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

That wall is included in the zone.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

You mean that exterior wall??

@algolove185

2 жыл бұрын

@@PPG1967 no that wall is kitchen wall so plug in would be facing to kichen and jn box back will be facing bathtub faucet wall

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

So, are you referring to the clip at the beginning of the video??...give me a time stamp

What if you're replacing a panel for a existing dwelling

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

This video applies to any jurisdiction that has adopted the 2020 NEC.

@PPG1967

2 жыл бұрын

Then this video applies, if your city or state has adopted the 2020 NEC.

The outlet above the bathtub wasn't allowed in 2017 either

@PPG1967

6 ай бұрын

Really??... good to know

Question about the last one>>light fixture over a tub. Is that low voltage? If it is, can it be used in the location?

@PPG1967

Ай бұрын

Only flush mounted light fixtures.

@PPG1967

Ай бұрын

Or put that light fixture on a GFCI circuit.