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  1. AlfredeNeuman

    SOLVED: Conduit Configuration

    The pull elbow is meant for individual wires and won't provide the proper radius for NM cable. 5 times the width (taken at the maximum diameter) of the NM
  2. AlfredeNeuman

    Hot tub wiring with 6/3

    NM can be used within the structure, without a separate insulated grounding conductor. Once it leaves the structure it has to have an insulated ground conductor.
  3. AlfredeNeuman

    Is this too much for the work being done?

    The labor calculates to be >$174 an hour. At least 2 of these tasks could be done by a single man (permit and water heater bond) Get at least 2 other quotes, for sure.
  4. AlfredeNeuman

    MC Cable fitting

    MC cable doesn't require insulators of any kind. The mylar jacket is enough. (I contacted tech support at Southwire and they say the attached bag of redhead insulators with every roll was just "extra insurance".) The only cable that requires them is AC cable because of the paper jacket
  5. AlfredeNeuman

    30A 120v emergency power transfer switch and panel setup

    (2nd photo) How long are the single wires are running through bottom right KO With the sharp edges?
  6. AlfredeNeuman

    150amp sub panel

    Most utilities won't install a second meter at a single address.
  7. AlfredeNeuman

    UF-B wire to shed for two circuits - two 14/2 or one 14/3?

    Then why doesn't just use a single 14-2? If a tandem breakers is used then the 2 circuits will overload the neutral (against the Code)
  8. AlfredeNeuman

    UF-B wire to shed for two circuits - two 14/2 or one 14/3?

    The NEC - 12" rule for depth with GFI is limited to 120V circuits only. Since you have a MWBC (with 240V between conductors) it would not qualify
  9. AlfredeNeuman

    Double switch conversion/power grab/need advice

    What do you intend to plug into the GFI? What ampere rating is the circuit breaker? I'd be suspicious of tripping the breaker if it is something like a hair dryer.
  10. AlfredeNeuman

    How to identify wires

    With single phase circuits, the cable between the meter and the first panel is only 3 wire. It sounds like the cable you're using is for a 3 phase panel with a reduced neutral. Ground wires are green or bare, not white
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