Quest... what gauge of wire and conduit do I use from the inlet box to the breaker panel? Thanks
@abrelectric14 сағат бұрын
@@jim6635 depends on the amperage: 30 amp will need 10 AWG, 50 amp 6 AWG.
@harveypaxton123218 сағат бұрын
As a service electrician I routinely find the DP breaker feeding the surge protection device is tripped. The devices need to be mounted so the customer can check the status LEDs regularly.
@BearStar120 сағат бұрын
I wouldn't let this IDIOT wire my Christmas Tree !
@BearStar120 сағат бұрын
Hey Dummy ! That's a Duplex Receptacle , NOT a PLUG !!~ Plugs are the Male 2 or 3 prong device on the end of electrical cords that one PLUGS INTO the Receptacle !!!
@virgilsmith5792Күн бұрын
I would like to see how to install this on a generac standby transfer switch
@tor-NorgeКүн бұрын
Also connect a device when you run it so loaded.
@tor-NorgeКүн бұрын
No need to connect at 1am unless you need a health saving machine. Also don’t need to get set up 1 min after power goes out. I don’t run my portable at night, shut off 11pm, restart at 6am. Food still stays cool in fridge and house still cool
@LarryGellert-h3kКүн бұрын
Can you show how to connect an outdoor light to an existing light switch? Thanks
@theinquisitor39302 күн бұрын
I've seen so much conflicting info. I just want to run Romex in my garage. I don't want it in my walls because I might want to rearrange outlets later, who knows right? So I want it on outside of the interior walls, but I'd rather not have Romex just all spaghetti on the wall where it would look sloppy and could be damaged. What other option is there than using conduit? Is the whole Romex/Conduit debate because of code or just a bunch of what if scenarios?
@looloo63223 күн бұрын
This helps, just had my well hit by lightning, blew out my well pump control box, $2600. I'm getting a type 1 , two type 2s and a few type 3s.Yes I am in a high lightning area, top of mountain.
@maxwellcrazycat92044 күн бұрын
I try to run my portable generator at least once a month. Also I shut of the fuel and let it run out the gasoline in the carburetor. And check the oil and change as needed. Air filter too.
@MadScientistsLair4 күн бұрын
There are disc-shaped thermally protected MOVs on the market; the most commonly available one being the Littelfuse TMOV and iTMOV series. The Eaton is using something else, however, as all the TMOV units are red in color. If you can not see external thermal fuses, the MOV must have internal thermal protection to meet UL1449. If the MOV has three leads, one is likely a tap off of the load side of the thermal fuse for end of life indicating purposes. (This extra pin is what differentiates iTMOV from the standard TMOV) If you're trying to stop extremely fast transients, bus mounted TVSSes are king due to lower inductance, but they tend to wear out faster than these external devices due to the lower surge current ratings. For truly sensitive gear, nothing beats staged protection sarting at the service and supplemented at the device you need to protect. PS...Im using an Eaton CHPSURGE device. I'm curious as to what's inside. Im going to go out on a limb and say a pair of 25mm MOVs and little else. It weighs basically nothing. I can tell you that it is effective, however. We took a hit to the primary side of the pole in a storm last year, and although the fuse at the nearby substation blew with a hell of a bang, nothing in the house was damaged.
@tallbrian1005 күн бұрын
Stainless plate would be nice.
@RobGuercio5 күн бұрын
I have a 30 kva 3 phs water cooled Generac. My one smart module (006873-0) which just failed, so for now i bypassed it. It's on a 3 ton AC which is running on single phase so my question is it seems insignificant and i question if i really need it. I have 2 five ton ACs (which are 3 phase units), a 1.5 hp pool pump, 2 frigs, 2 freezers, a over range and stove top, e dryer. Heat is Gas for ACs and Water. Anyway do you think i need to replace it and if so what brand and model do you suggest.
@abrelectric5 күн бұрын
@@RobGuercio I'm not sure you need the load shed for that 1 phase 3 ton unit. If you do, use one from PSP
@abrelectric5 күн бұрын
@@RobGuercio I'm not sure you need the load shed for that 1 phase 3 ton unit. If you do, use one from PSP
@TheWilferch5 күн бұрын
White sharpie line on the chord plug and the inlet connector.....line up the fat white lines......easy to see.
@johnn.freisen39526 күн бұрын
From the meter, You entered the disconnect above the live lugs, where is you hub(Myers hub) ? section 312. 2. The sealing lock nut is only one side, the inside, (fail). Will leak. The offset ripple is NOT listed for outside RT. So a Myers hub is required to seal the cabinet from the outside. ( listed fittings required). The meter has the offset ripple below the exposed lugs.
@abrelectric6 күн бұрын
@johnn.freisen3952 the building inspector approved the sealing lock nut as installed. Do you have manufacturers' instructions that show that the sealing lock nuts have to be on both sides or any particular side?
@abrelectric6 күн бұрын
@johnn.freisen3952 here's what I found:Code reference to the uses of Sealing Locknuts Sealing locknuts are UL listed under conduit fittings (DWTT) in the UL white book. "Sealing Locknuts-Sealing locknuts are intended for use with rigid metal conduit and intermediate metal conduit with one sealing locknut in the outside or the inside and either an ordinary locknut or a sealing locknut on the opposite side of the enclosure for wet locations or liquid-tight applications."
@mamumonkan7 күн бұрын
Hello there, I have severe fluctuation issues at peak times here in South Miami. My 4T Trane compressor draws 45Amps. I have an ICM 102 Delay on Make Timer installed which does not trigger unless the power goes off completely - which Protector should I get ? Thank you so much !
@mamumonkan7 күн бұрын
Hello there, I have severe fluctuation issues at peak times here in South Miami. My 4T Trane compressor draws 45Amps. I have an ICM 102 Delay on Make Timer installed which does not trigger unless the power goes off completely - which Protector should I get ? Thank you so much !
@campcmmander17877 күн бұрын
“A tree, a strub,or a fence?”
@mamumonkan8 күн бұрын
Hello there, we have problems with Voltage fluctuations, where the voltage dips briefly and then comes back on right away. This causes my AC compressor many problems, so I installed a ICM Delay on Make Timer. The strange thing is that the timer does not cut out at those dips but only delays once the electricity goes off completely ( same counts for the built in delay in my Air handler thermostat. So here my question : Is this Ditek Surge Protector a solution or do I need to install something else ? Thank you so much !
@abrelectric8 күн бұрын
@mamumonkan you'll need something else. A voltage regulator. Look at the size in amps of your compressor, and find a 240v voltage regulator.
@mamumonkan8 күн бұрын
@@abrelectric Thank you so much !
@mamumonkan7 күн бұрын
@@abrelectric my 4T Trane draws 45Amps - what would you recommend ?
@EngineerX8 күн бұрын
Interesting! Would be great if you mentioned cause or reason why arching occurred. Thanks!
@vince68298 күн бұрын
Good advice. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@joryhoskins4239 күн бұрын
Just tell em it’s to keep it from freezing up in the winter
@robertgorski90489 күн бұрын
Bad ideaaaaaaaa. I am a 10 year natural gas pipepline installer. That is the fastest way to get rid of your house. If that ground/bond carries current at anytime it will try to find ground and has a tendency to arc, blow a hole in your gas line. There is more detail in the situation but the point is current/spark on a highly flammable gas is a huge danger to life and property. Any questions i will further explain.
@Grrrnthumb9 күн бұрын
If we get specific enough to mention the 53% rule, we should also note that NEC says for elliptical cables like Romex, their conduit fill is calculated as if they were round based on the largest cross section measurement. This is what pushes them over that 53% limit usually. Why use the incorrect & false clickbait title? You know that is not truthful. Explaining in the video that your title is a lie does not absolve one from that lie.
@abrelectric9 күн бұрын
I see what you mean - it was poorly titled. I changed the title. The original title was not a moral failure or an intentional deception. It's a video title, and that is all. Thanks for the accurate description of the 53% rule - often overlooked.
@MoNoShocks9 күн бұрын
I went with a medium length generator cord because, there is voltage drop on longer cords.
@derrelcarter940110 күн бұрын
The clowns that built my house flush mounted the main exterior box (power company access only) and the connected sub breaker panel box (that is unlocked) into one inch+ thickness stucco. The box in the garage is regular sheetrock like this install? Do I need an SPD for both boxes?
@abrelectric10 күн бұрын
@derrelcarter9401 For general protection, the first panel you can install a 2 pole breaker works (for a type 2). Or install a type 1, connected at the main lugs. Depends on your access. If you're going into the stucco box, you could surface-mount your SPD, and only drill a hole for the flexible PVC conduit.
@derrelcarter940110 күн бұрын
@@abrelectric, Thank You
@derrelcarter940110 күн бұрын
An engine turned finish would be badass as well.
@rickjans66411 күн бұрын
We have white Romex in metal conduit on the outside of the house it's 220 volt hardwired to a air conditioner found that out at the bottom access junction going into the house - so what's the cure ? Remove the Romex outside and run the correct wire out of the house into the conduit to a weather proof box then the wire goes inside to a box and plug the a/c into it I'm sure an electrician did this some 35 years ago , the Kenmore a/c finally gave out so a new one will go in the legal way
@wstt412 күн бұрын
Can I just use a basic transfer switch that I turn manually when I want to switch the power to the other? A little box with a dial.
@abrelectric11 күн бұрын
@@wstt4 you can absolutely use a manual double pole, double throw switch.
@RonFrye-pl2lz12 күн бұрын
If you strip the NM sheath off you may not be allowed to run the bare grounding conductor in conduit.
@abrelectric11 күн бұрын
@@RonFrye-pl2lz to my knowledge, there's no restriction against running a bare equipment grounding conductor in conduit. Again, the NM is limited by location.
@bguen123413 күн бұрын
I'll take "Things that aren't true" for $400 Alex.
@VLADDD-THE-SANCTIONS-IMPALER13 күн бұрын
Outdoor patio fan and outdoor outlets not working Frustrated all day Did not want to call an electrician and pay - they charge minimum 150 for a diagnosis around here Was pretty upset all day Looked all around the house for the gfci resets Till I found your video .. the outdoor circuits have gfci in Garage Yesss sir reset it and voila ! Thank you so very much You saved me $150 and a berate from my wife for being a poor handyman …cold beer time now Thank you thank you
@JJYSGYAJY13 күн бұрын
Ballpark estimate for a licensed electrician to install the FS-140 (parts/labor)? House built circa 2000 with the service panel located inside a drywall garage - Fort Worth, Texas. Thanks.
@abrelectric13 күн бұрын
@@JJYSGYAJY with a flush mount, assuming you have room for the additional 2p 20a breaker, depending on the company, $675 to $795 ish.
@JJYSGYAJY13 күн бұрын
@@abrelectric Thanks for the prompt reply.
@rsearchtim13 күн бұрын
I've seen a couple of installations videos for SPDs, but when I see them wire to the breakers I don't understand how this works. I thought this would go between the Service and the Main circuit breaker (to stop the surge from hitting the rest of the breakers). It almost seems like it is supposed to Sponge the spike that would go to the other breakers.
@abrelectric13 күн бұрын
@rsearchtim it's wired in parallel not series, if that helps at all.
@rsearchtim13 күн бұрын
@@abrelectric I found that , but I’m not an electrician. So it’s not clear to me how a surge doesn’t still hit the devices on other breakers. Thanks for the reply.
@barryhoward799713 күн бұрын
Man, I am impressed. Coming from your other video, you got to an easier project in a reasonable amount of time. If I had done that job, that's what it would have looked like. As I said before, I'm a retired industrial mechanic, not union, with about 3 years of college and years of school of hard knocks. I like your kind.
@abrelectric13 күн бұрын
@@barryhoward7997 that's very generous, thank you
@barryhoward799714 күн бұрын
I recently retired as an industrial mechanic, not union. I was fortunate to work with a great master electrician in Texas, because of his need for health insurance for himself, his wife and son. Life can be tough. I am impressed with both schooling and school of hard knocks your type has. Great job your doing here. I'm certainly going to check out your site. I like your kind!
@D7110215 күн бұрын
Ok great, but what does code say? You didn’t answer your own question.
@abrelectric15 күн бұрын
@D71102 I list 3 Code articles in the video. In earlier videos on the same topic, I have additional Code references. The story was a great representation of consequences of not using materials for the purposes for which they are listed.
@DavidHalko15 күн бұрын
What causes burned bussing?
@abrelectric15 күн бұрын
@DavidHalko in my experience, aluminum bussing is more prone to arcing - burning. If the clip on the breaker is loose, with high current, there will be arcing. Aluminum, being a soft metal, will pit and carbonized fairly easily with arcing. As the arcing eats away the aluminum, the gap grows and the arcing becomes more violent.
@DavidHalko15 күн бұрын
@@abrelectric - when the HVAC compressor trips on and you hear a short ZZZZ in the breaker box, could this be what’s happening inside the breaker panel?
@abrelectric15 күн бұрын
@DavidHalko could be, especially during the start up. Sometimes, it's the sound of an older breaker handling the motor start-up currentspike
@DavidHalko15 күн бұрын
@@abrelectric - with older breakers, is that dangerous? (I heard it do this for over 20 years, I have not been concerned about it, the panel is probably 40-50 years old, I hate to touch working stuff! LOL!)
@abrelectric14 күн бұрын
@@DavidHalko shouldn't be. Worst case, the breaker will fail.
@LarryB-inFL16 күн бұрын
VERY disappointing video, since the title was basically clickbait, and you never actually expand on the title statement
@thomasmoran16816 күн бұрын
Great idea to run your generator periodically. But you should apply a load to it, preferably at least 50% of capacity. Depending on your generator, if you have a 240V you made need to buy a splitter that adapts the 30 amp twist lock (shown in the video) to two standard 120 plugs. My favorite loads to use are space heaters.
@tommymejia824416 күн бұрын
James: Great video bro. Question: I have a GE 200 Amp panel. Will FS-140 be adequate? Also, my main cut off panel (Midwest) is outside just downstream of the service meter can and my actual 200 amp breaker box is a GE and located inside my house. Considering this set up, where is the best location for the FS-140; at the outside panel or the inside GE panel?
@abrelectric16 күн бұрын
@tommymejia8244 because it's a type 2 SPD, it needs a 2p 20a breaker. It will need to go in the interior GE panel. You could add a type 1 SPD at the Midwest main disconnect (assuming there's no distribution there).
@tommymejia824416 күн бұрын
@abrelectric Thank you, brother. I appreciate the quick response and the invaluable info.
@Ikenw-qr7ne17 күн бұрын
Looks nice what’s the purpose of intersystem ground bus?
@abrelectric17 күн бұрын
@@Ikenw-qr7ne it's there to provide a spot for grounding low voltage systems like cable and phone.
@Ikenw-qr7ne17 күн бұрын
@@abrelectric okay never heard of it. awesome thanks for the answer
@johnn.freisen39526 күн бұрын
Grounding for communication or cable systems. Nec 250.94
@Jeff-ts5mr18 күн бұрын
all those appliances would stay off and would have to be turned on one by one.
@UR2Compliant19 күн бұрын
Ahhh, a fellow electrician 😊
@dallas537419 күн бұрын
Code trumps opinion 👍
@fayiznalu841120 күн бұрын
Thanks for the update
@man_eating_monkey21 күн бұрын
Replace the faulty defrost heater element in the fridge. That’s what’s tripping the GFCI.
@chawesspe321 күн бұрын
I just purchased a FS140 and it has no Siemens marking on it. The device in every way looks like the Siemens and has a UL listing number 60335-1. Have you seen them?
@abrelectric21 күн бұрын
@@chawesspe3 how much did it cost? Also, does it have the shiny holographic square?
@chawesspe321 күн бұрын
@@abrelectric It cost a $118 from Amazon. After doing some checking, I found out it was a Chinese fake product. I have no idea what's inside of it and I just returned it.
@chawesspe321 күн бұрын
No holographic square
@billcoleman731622 күн бұрын
Just replace all our Fed Pac breaker panels with Sieman's