JWelectric
Electrical Contractor/Instructor
I'm so confused...
You poor child
I'm so confused...
edit - WTF is this banner ad doing in my post?
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Yup, I've noticed that too. Sucks because FF Ad Block Plus does not recognize it as an ad.I think it shows up in the first post of the page, which changes as more posts are added.
Is the NM standard colors? White NM 14 awg and the yellow 12 awg?
If so, the 20A outlet violates 210.21(B)1
Jamie
I vote for having the ad appear in every one of Frenchie's post.
Here is a good example.
If you look at the photo of the Professional job that looks great there are no safety hazards but there are still 3 code violations that caused the job to fail. They are small and not really safety related but still code violations.
Can any of you DIYrs see the 3 code violations in the professional photo?
Ok,
I'll open myself up for abuse. I'll go for it looks like the runs are stacked and stapled more than 2 deep, the bend radii look tight and the receptical box looks like it isn't very securely mounted.
glen
20A outlet being fed with 14 gage NM, No one else seemed to mention this
That is because it is on a 15A breaker so it is a moot point.
Ok,
I'll open myself up for abuse. I'll go for it looks like the runs are stacked and stapled more than 2 deep, the bend radii look tight and the receptical box looks like it isn't very securely mounted.
glen
How do you figure? Its a code violation, Only a single receptacle on an individual branch circuit shall have an amprere rating not less than that of the branch circuit.
Well, was I close?
I will pay you some attention when it seems no one else will. Close but maybe not close enough.
Exactly, NOT LESS.
Ha-ha, too bad in the pic its a duplex and NOT a single receptacle, check out art 100 definitions, Also, check out Table 210.21(B)(3). A 20 amp DUPLEX receptacle is a code violation when supplied from a 15 amp circuit, Where a 20 amp SINGLE receptacle can be supplied from a 15 amp individual branch circuit.
Chris, that table only applies when branch circuit supplies 2 or more receptacles or outlets.
If you looked inside this panel, like I did, you would see that this receptacle was on a dedicated circuit and supplied no other receptacles.
Keep reading, it is a good learning experience for both of us.
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