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I agree with TK. To add: Although 50 feet is not that far, it "may be” possible to need more than four bends to complete your conduit run. Per code:There shall not be more than the equivalent of four...

I'm onboard with the OP hiring an electrician :D

To add: Most pan boxes will not meet box fill requirements, if there is more than one cable at the termination point.

Ddhigg,
In your case, If two different sizes of wire are connected together, then the OCPD shall not be greater than required for the smallest wire. Ignore the tap comment. It was only presented to...

I would be surprised if Chicago didn't require it in conduit---seeing that it's their golden rule.

Also see 240.4

Don't want to hi-jack the thread, but was giving a small example of a tap rule that permits mixing. Just was throwing it out there!

I agree with Ballenger.

Where in the code does it say you can't mix wire sizes? As keep said, you can do this, but in most cases, it is not a good practice! If two different sizes of wire are connected together, then the...

Well at-least he didn't lie ! :D

Sorry, I've been busy. Seems stan answered the questions you had of me. Thanks stan!

I'm on board with Calif. Check to make sure you have at least 240 volts, and use some air, or a vac to get the debris off the wires. Being that it's Zinsco, the breaker may be bad.

You can use both the 30A breaker, and #10AWG. In your case, you would cap the white conductor, and use the black, red, and bare copper conductor. Use a device as required per manufacture.

Why must he reduce the breaker size?

I've been around!! Things are slow, so I've been spending more time online. Much stress from lack of business... etc... etc!!

Happy to see you are still around---providing outstanding...

I agree, heck I have a hard enough time trying to understand it!!

Yes!

Donf just added more information! ;)

I didn't read the entire post, but to add: Because you do not see an equipment grounding conductor, does not mean you do not have one at the outlet. In the old days, they use to attach the EGC out...

Depends on where you plan to install your receptacles?

I agree with tk!! Need more info.

I would check with the Authority having Jurisdiction.

I like the way you presented the HD :D

I agree, but this want stop me from speaking safety. We are talking about a hot tub here, not a single pole light switch. I'm sure I can't stop people from...

Lost me! Did you convert from sconces to lamps?? Yes! But your first question has me confused? Are the sconces made of conductive parts? TK answered this.

It's a clear violation if you ignore the equipment's labeling--where it indicates the line side. (Pretty much what TK said in his fourth line)

If you aren't confident in this install, find someone who is!! I frown on people trying to guess on installing electrical for swimming pools or similar installations. Some things should be left to...

I agree with Strat,

But it wouldn't hurt to check the panel to make sure someone didn't cap the black or red, and use the white conductor. Never know! ;)

Either way, I'm on board! :D

I expected Stan to respond to the book I wrote :)

LOL! Yeah, I did this before. But it was an embarrassing moment for me when I turned the power on, and the customer and I heard a boom. :eek:. Yet, we laughed it off, and I gained more work! :)

LOL!! Yes it does!

I love our calculations! It presents reality. Reality that says: We know more than just hooking-up a blk and what wire<----which many believe is the only thing our job entails!!

-Is there a room above the fixture? Vibration from walking, or jumping children can shorten the life of a light bulb.
-Larger than specified light bulbs can lead to overheating--yet the fixture...

I agree 100%! You and I are on the same page! But don't expect others to see things the way we do! Yes, all electricians should have a firm grasp of Ohms law, but many do not. Many have forgotten...

The answer is no, you do not have a service rated for the request.

Smart move!! ;)

Let us know what the electrician says?? :cool:

To be honest, the rule is stupid (230.7)--seeing that we share branch circuit conductors with Service entrance conductors all the time!

Yes, if the main is located in the meter.

Yes, if the conductors from the meter to the subpanel are feeders. No if they are service entrance conductors. See 230.7

I don't find it unusual for a resi electrician not to know this!! I'm not going to get into the reasons. I also don't find it unusual for a commercial electrician not to know residential wiring.

Wow! What kind of suite is this? Your tenant is asking for a lot!

Definitely a meter. Looks like it was being used to record a renters (or etc) power use. Bascially was installed for revenue purposes--as TK said. Interesting! I would like to see the inside of the...

Tranies don't give off radiation. You should be fine.

Is this a 120v water heater, or 240v?

How about holding off on doing any work, until you do a demand load calculation. The added load may require a service upgrade.

Also, the serving utility may notice a peak in your in-home...

I can't find it either.

Nope. But it is a forum that has qualified electricians that work hard at helping DIY's, and some electricians for free.

All 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed within 6 ft of wet bar sinks at dwelling units must have GFCI protection for personnel.
Protecting other receptacles down stream is permitted.

Code...

Exactly!!

Exactly!



To add: A 20Amp circuit will provide up to 2.4kva [or 2400 watts].

Formula: P=I(E)

I've been around. Just keeping myself occupied with trying to gain more work for my company.

I agree!

Just a quick compliment to TK. I admire your precise answers and Unproblematic way of presenting them!!

I recommend #6 cu
#8 cu Will work