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Easiest for Siemens is the BoltShield QSPD2A065P as it plugs directly into the panel.

If there is no disconnect at the meter then it is not the first disconnect, it is simply a meter and socket in a metal enclosure. Many POCOs used to require that the GEC (grounding rods or equivalent) connect at the meter. Now most don't allow it. The NEC allows the GEC to connect at the...

Your wattages are bit high. Even the link you posted lists 6 - 16 watts nominal.

Good point about defrost cycle which blows that theory. Maybe in Arizona the reversing valve doesn't move. Many are timer based so quite a few times during the day no matter what.

Since the two years this thread started I've verified a couple of things. Mechanical thermostats had their O and B terminals tied to the Cool-Off-Heat switch independent of temperature. With that your reversing valve was on or off the entire season. Exceptions were thermostats that had an...

Looks like Eaton has the combo breaker surge but only at 30 or 50 amps. They are expensive and, of course the CH style is even more. BR230SUR - $122 BR250SUR CH230SUR - $184 CH250SUR

A backwards wye can upset an inspector even if used only for venting. Better to use a combo tee/wye pointed the other way with a 45.

You can check for loose connections in the feed to your panel but sounds like you need to bring out an electrician. They can then pull in the POCO as needed.

Bigger issue is nothing is GFCI/RCD protected. You don't want to be electrocuting anyone. If it is your product then it needs re-designed with 220 volt motors/electronics and a 220v RCD cable.

Tape can't replace a rubber boot. One company makes a product for this: https://sugru.com/projects-inspiration/fix-repair/how-to-repair-a-laptop-charger I see the outer wire is breaking down so that needs fixed as well. Some have been able to open up the charger and either replace the cord...

Good to know. Not there yet as still on 2014 via 2015 IRC. I haven't seen many breaker locks in residential.

True. Actually since the fan is less than 300VA neither lock or within site is called for per code. The installation instructions do show a power switch so that would take precedence. Likely an inspector would freak out if they turned off the switch and the fan didn't stop.

That video doesn't sound right. Switch would have a ground screw/terminal for a ground wire. Then the two reds go to the two connectors on a normal snap switch. The black wire needs a switch (disconnect) within site for most codes. If you want only one switch and it to have a timer function...

To use the timer and other advance features you need to leave the main power switch on all the time. Then use a switch connected to the two red wires as a "on/off" switch and you should get the delay. You can use a timer switch but you lose the "features" of these like motion and humidity.

A valve on the drain. I wonder if that stays closed until the septic backs up. You then open the valve so everything (waste, no soil?) goes to the other which just dumps to a dry well.