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You don't say anything about if this device is a one time use and has to be replaced after one use? That's a really big deal for what it costs.
@lg3053 that's a great question. It is a one time device: if it is a large enough surge, the SPD will sacrifice itself. And need to be replaced. Remember, in the meantime, it will likely absorb numerous smaller surges in its lifetime.
I like it in horizontal position than vertical.
In the process of installing a portable unit that will be able to run half of my house. I couldnt justify a whole house permanent system. So long as I can keep the downstairs a/c and the fridge/freezers going, I am good. I went with Westinghouse Wgen9500TFC (running on natty gas).
@@justinmccoy7167 nice!
I find it challenging when you can’t get a clear answer from the AHJ. Half the time they don’t know what they’re talking about and then they throw stuff out there and claim it’s their local interpretation. How do we handle it when they add to the code without any backing?
@michaeladams9129 depends on how much it's going to cost for you to be right :)
Thank you!
I thought he was gonna talk about paralleling generators or something that might be considered a hack
@fredyenrike198 that would be an awesome video though, right?
Lost a house with stab-lock due to electrical fire. Just got through replacing stab lock in this house..............
@Riqrob wow! There's got to be a Story there..
Ok from what I recall to the max of 6 feet. Has that changed?
@Cristobal-wd2gf I don't understand - can you give me more details - 6ft of what, where? Inside or outside?
I also saw that PSP has commercial ones that have 240ka protection, can these be installed in homes?
@@lolerdongs I am checking with PSP tech support. For that unit that shows a range of a protection from 120 through 240 ka, it does show a single phase wire up, but I don't know if it has the higher protection level. I will let you know
@lolerdongs it can be wired single phase. However, the surge ratio g is still 120Ka in that application, as I understand. The PSP suggested the Hurricane category 3 as a very solid alternative
@@abrelectric great, thank you for the info and check with PSP! I was hoping we'd get the 240ka protection but maybe too good to be true haha
Is the FS140 better in any other way than boltshield other than the faceplate? Is there any difference in the tech inside? Also where can we purchase the Vortexx? I dont see sny sellers online
@lolerdongs No, there isn't a significant difference between the Bolt Shield and the FS140. I can get you a PSP Vortexx shipped for $185, assuming you're in the mainland US. Let me know.
I have been reading these SMMs fail often. I think mine finally failed on my AC condenser probably in about 3-5 years. Not bad. Dunno what causes them to fail however.
I've been searching for siemens fs140, all I find are no-name or foreign named (Indian or Chinese branded versions of the fs140. have no idea if they are knock-offs or counterfeits, or if they are legal licensed versions. but I found a dozen different brands, so I'm guessing Siemens lost the patent. So I went with the FSPD140 Bolt shield because it still includes the Siemens Name.
@@jankuehl4207 let me know if you need any flush mount plates for the FS140. I've got plenty
With the last hurricane that was approaching the Gulf Coast, I decided to get ready around the house. I pulled out my champion 4500 W generator that’s been sitting in the garage for 4 1/2 years untouched. I turned on the gas tap turned on the ignition switch one pull and it fired right up. Why? I never use gas gasoline and small engines that has ethanol in it. I have stored gasoline for multiple years up to five with no problems.
@@TexasScout that is amazing
Where can I buy a Vortexx? My quick search led me to the PSP Products website which requires contacting them about creating an account.
Thanks for the update. Personaly ive had so much good luck with the Seimens that it would be hard for me to switch. One day the FS was there and the next BAM they were listed at $450. Just recommended the new Seimens to a friend. Ill be using the boltshield myself on the new project. Ill really need some more war stories with the vortex to switch.
@@halledwardb I'll work on the war story :-) the bolt Shield is a good product the lack of flush mounting for me is just a big problem
@abrelectric I could certainly see that in a pre finished panel. Good to have options though!
LOL, I took the Master Electrician test in 1993 for City of El Paso(pass, no grades were given at that time). Then took the Master Electrician exam in 2005(pass, 86) for the State of Texas. I had others tell me it is harder now than it was then. So to see for myself. I took the Texas Master Electrician exam in 2019. I was accused of cheating by the proctor as I got a perfect score. Took weeks while they reviewed the tape. I was in their building and their cubicle testing facility. So no, all those out there saying it is harder now than back then, are those who have no idea how to study for and use the code book. Also back then you had to pass both portions (open book part 1 and closed book part 2) in the same day. Fail one, and you fail. Now you can pass one and take the other in up to a year later. Again, no way it is harder now than back then. Electricians just need to study more and watch good videos like this one. Quit watching the wanna be handyman telling you bad information. Also congrats on your 91%.
@@johnfreisen661 thank you! Thanks for sharing your story too
you installed it in the worst location.....Long wires. bottom of the panel
@@SubStationSparky that's what many have said. Watch the PSP video as well.
Wow they are thick. Nice!
@@toolsandtactics thanks. We try
Thank you so much!!! You saved me an expensive service call, time & hassle! I’m back in business in under 5 minutes! Money & time are very tight! Bless you!
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Dry run with electrician there. I did the dry run once the elc left. The gen switch was installed off so the breaker would not move. Elc came back and I decided to file the switch vs drilling new holes next to old ones!
The AHJ is incompetent and is unfamiliar as to how the enphase system works. The gateway does all of that. Some training may be helpful.
You saved the day. Thank you. #newhomeowner
@@kennethbeasley9935 awesome!
Bring back the facial hair fella! Your nephew and niece miss it!
@@michaeladams9129 I didn't know. I'll get on that ASAP
I installed a intermatic replaceable module spd on my 100 amp whole house generator sub panel,like a transfer switch but select circuit ,16 spaces i believe.best thing is 3 modules line line neutral.all have led indicators of capacity and power.one or more smoke pop them out ,no tools,and replace.no digging around in a panel after dark,homeowners love them ,sell them xtra modules.got monster point of use plug and play on all electronics in house .probably need one on the main fed panel outside on a pole.
@@keithknechg3217 that international replaceable modules are super handy.
@@abrelectric what is the model # for the unit that has two single pole breakers attached to the spd that fits in the older style tan cutler hammer panels .it was insalled below our pole mounted meter its 200 amp basically as a way overpriced disconnect,basically empty,main panel in house.i could throw a whole house spd in there that would cover everything not in the select circuit transfer switch,range,dryer and ac.
I need install a 50amp rv plug on the end of my house. My breaker panel is in the garage on the opposite end of the house. Would it be legal to run 6/3 Romex NM-B from the panel, into the attic, through the attic to the end of the house, then come out of the wall and on the exterior run inside comduit? It would terminate inside the 50amp receptacle panel at about 30" above ground? OR do I need a junction at the exterior and then change to the THHN or W wire and still run in conduit? I am not getting this inspected, so if all Romex is illegal, am I honestly ever going to have an issue as long as. the joints are glued properly?
@spacecoastkid5033 Romex is illegal by Code in the outdoors (damp/wet locations). You're not really asking a Code question, right? You know that answer. Do what's right, and keep moving on.
@@abrelectricThank you!
Can’t tell you how much I appreciate this content. Thank you.
@ACustodian feel free to ask any other questions, if it helps you move forward:)
Can you also go with 6/2 wire?
No. The TWC requires 2 phases, neutral and ground
Too much side talk...annoying
What I find ironic about the twist being a good thing is it completely goes against “short as possible”- as twisting is inherently requiring more wire “length” to achieve the same length after twist… meaning it might take 16” of straight wire to make a 12” twisted wire. And the second point they drive is straight as possible, no bends or curves if at all possible. A twist is just that, albeit a very gradual curving or bending. So it’s funny to me in that way, but they obviously say it in the documentation.
@poisonfortheweak and, because only 2 wires go to the breaker, and the other 2 go to hot and ground, you can only twist for a short distance anyways
I'm a Florida homeowner, not an electrician. We've been in this house for three years and the 22KW Generac is less than four years old. We have three A/C systems, each with it's own SMM. My feedback is that in about three years we have replaced two of the SMM once and the other one just failed for the second time, so it'll be four failures in three years. At about $375 a pop to repair/replace, I'm getting to the point of just wanting to bypass/remove the three SMMs from my system. Our worst scenario is that we're away for a month and the day after we leave home, the generator kicks on, can't handle the load, then shuts down causing the home to be unpowered for a month. The biggest cost for me is food loss due to refrigerator death and the house gets hot....but we'll never have the worst-case scenario of a winter deep freeze and all the damage from frozen pipes.
@pokerpirate4034 I've begun changing over to PSP load shed modules. Several subscribers recommended them vs the Generac SMMs.
I love seeing floor joists, wish more homes used them. Crazy the line for neighbors is going through the other home, thats illegal i think in all 50 states lol.
Situation: Old house with knob and tube wiring. Just removed fuse panel and install breaker panel. Two "if legal?" questions: House has hot water heat, can I run Romex from basement up along sides of the cool return lines from the radiators. They are only barely warm to the touch. There is plenty of room in these pipe holes through the floors. In "non damp" areas such as the bedrooms can I run 12-2 Romex through raceways for surface mounted outlet boxes. "Not in bathroom or kitchen and not outside" Thanks
The wire inside romex isn’t rated to be inside conduit on its own.
Hi! Really great video but I have a question. What if one of my four modules is blinking and is not getting power (it’s for the dryer)? The others are for the pool and oven. Do I go to the breaker and turn those off that way or some other way in the generator to power the dryer? Thank you for your time!
Drill bit, or linesman,that lock is the least of my concern
🤔 hmmm... Something ain't right here.
Ok, you are correct Romex is not approved for use in damp or wet locations. Couple more important points. Stripping off the outer jacket is a violation as well. Conductors approved for use in wireways has the required information stamped on the conductors. NM cables are stamped on the jacket, and not on the conductors. So, stripped jacket is a violation. Another violation was in your story. If short circuit, it is required to find the problem and repair before turning the breaker back on. And another probable violation. Manufacturers instructions are required to be followed. Circuit breakers are guaranteed to trip one time in short circuit condition. Manufacturer (if called) will ask how many amps went through the breaker during the short circuit, to which you will reply, “I have no idea”. The response will be, send it to us and we can inspect it.
Hello meter lock ; meet bolt cutters
Wireless? How does it detect frequency wirelessly? I have one of these on each of my A/C units.Thank you for a great video.
@timothyhargadon752 actually, independent may be more accurate. It's a normally closed relay that will open (shed) on a load when the generator power frequency is altered by a heavy load.
Oh boy. A meter seal that can be picked open and reused. It's just begging for someone to tamper with the meter.
Wasted of time, wrong question. No romex in conduits under risk of wet condition. Use thnn/thwn wire only. It is not a question of how long the work should last.
I bet they ran out of seals and used a lock instead - Safety first!!!
What about UF direct burial wire? Thats obviously allowed outside. Can that be used in a conduit?
yes
The seal type of plastic and stainless wire makes a dandy probe
Thats awesome! Cant tell if its been tampered with. And u can pick it open with a sneeze or blade of grass probably. Lucky sob.
Ours have a straight up brass padlock.
Give it to the lockpicking lawyer.
They are seriously paranoid that someone disassembles and figures out what fuckery they're really doing with those smart meters.
Meth addicts stole the entire meter off my rental property one time and the fuckin power company sent me a bill for it. Yeah its getting sealed somehow.
FFS
They still use regular tag seals here in West Central Florida, the only time I see those is the problem child residences to the point they install lock bars on the meter can. Later I find them buggered up from a die grinder and pry bar; unfortunately the landlord is on the hook for the repair costs. What gets me is the tenant has the audacity to complain to the landlord/tenant board because it’s taking them a few days to get the power back on.
If i wanna steal power, ill just dig to the lines buried in the ground. No locks on them. Put a tap on both leads and run my line around the corner and leave it till the grass grows. Noones gunna ever find out anyway cause our meters are read remotely. I’ve always wanted to try it. Id even use the rated wire and put the splice inside pvc thats been cut in half lengthwise and put it around the splice and then plug up the ends and fill it all with tar. I think it should be good.
@@Wtfinc locks only keep the honest person honest.